New York Age

Saturday, December 14, 1918

New York, New York

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HOW 92ND DIVISION WENT ON GERMAN SOIL MAJOR SPENCER TELLS OF WORK OF 15TH REGIMENT Major Lorillard Spencer of New York, who was in command of the 3d Battalion until he was sent home recently with a severely wounded leg, told a reporter for the Evening World that no braver, no manlier regiment than the 15th was sent to Europe from the United States. He recounted many deeds of valor and praised the cheerfulness of his men while they were under the most severe strain of battle. At the same time Gov. Whitman re-pin was in his pocket. His name was evired a letter from Col. William Hay-Hamilton." EXTRA! BEST EDITED; BEST KNOWN VOL. XXXII. NO. 12. HOW 9 MAJOR S NEW YORK R LAID RAILS WITH EC Major Lorillard Spencer of New the 3d Battalion until he was sent wounded leg, told a reporter for the no manlier regiment than the 15th w States. He recounted many deeds of his men while they were und At the same time Gov. Whitman received a letter from Col. William Hayward, commander of the regiment, in which the colonel said regarding the regiment's valorous part in the offensive that began September 26: "We had everything happen to us which ever happened to a regiment and a lot of things we got for the first time, I'm sure. It was the most terrible experience, and yet perfectly fascinating and marvellous." Major Spencer, recounting some of the incidents that came, to mind, said that the French were amazed, as has been stated, at the work of the colored troops in laying railroad tracks. This was the first duty to which the regiment was assigned, the work being near one of the larger French ports. The French could not believe that the tracks were safe, so fast did the men work, and would not run their trains over them until they had assured themselves, that the tracks would bear up. The troops laid long stretches of track, buried them into alignment, gave some shape to the bolts and propped thinks, mile further down to repeat the performance. How a Gunner Followed Orders. "Speaking of the conduct of the troops," said Major Spencer, "I will give you an example of how explicitly they at all times obeyed orders. All machine gunners have instructions to hold fast to the pin that holds the ammunition box to the gun. In an engagement July 16 a gunner was carried back with both legs broken and suffering terribly. Before he lapsed into unconsciousness he indicated that the gun RECOGNITION WON IN ATLANTA WAR WORK (Special to The New York Age) ATLANTA, GA.—The great United War Work Campaign came to a close in Atlanta and the Southeastern Division with victory written large upon the banners of the workers although there was much to discourage and hamper the work. The campaign managers did not plan to have Negroes take any prominent part in directing and planning how best to reach our people, but our leaders insisted on a recognition of the forces that lead and direct the higher destinies of the race in this section. The Negro will have to be consulted more and more, if the cordial relations that all hope will grow stronger and more permanent, are to be realized. The wisdom of this contention has been more than demonstrated right here in Atlanta, to say nothing of the other cities and states in this division. When the campaign came to a close the Negroes or Atlanta had given $60,000 and counting the pledges of the six colleges located here the grand total goes over $5,000. These colleges made a brilliant showing. They raised the following amounts. Morehouse College, $1,600; Spellman Seminary, $1,374; Atata University, $850; Clark University, $500; Morris Brown University, $65.10; Gammon Theological Seminary, $32; making a total for these schools alone of $5,031.10. When Prof. B. T. Harvey of Morehouse College consented to take charge of the Victory Boys' and Girls' Campaign, just about two weeks before the campaign was to close, he was told that if Atlanta could get $500 it would be considered good, considering the short time in which he would have to work. To the surprise of all 2,651 Victory Boys and Girls had joined in Atlanta alone. He had associated with him a fine force of workers in the persons of Messrs. Lewis Foster, L. R. Lyons, A. F. Stewart, Miss Kennedy, Mrs. Marie Fitch and Mrs. Suttles. Te Agents and Correspondents. As Christmas and New Year's Day will fall on Wednesday, all news letters should be sent so as to reach THE AGE on the Monday preceding, so as to insure publication in the issues of these weeks. Major Spencer recalled another incident to show how cheerfully the colored troops conducted themselves and turned every occasion into something humorous. "An officer was passing two soldiers one night and heard them discussing the water and its inconveniences to men in shell holes," he said. "How are you going to keep the hole dry, with all this water?" asked one. "Why, when the bottom gets wet I'll just pull down a little from the walls, and when it gets wet again I'll pull down some more,' responded the other. "Yes,' the other said, 'but the trouble is, you'll soon be on top the hole and a fine shot for the Boches.'" Among the acts 'of bravery Major Spencer recalled was that of a telephone lieutenant, who dutifully barrage, went out apparently unconcerned seventeen different times to repair the lines to the major's headquarters. When the Mules Stampeded. Major Spencer is of the opinion that some of the colored troops were scared more than at any time in the trenches when mules that, were being used at night to haul guns into position stamped and came running back into the lines with more fury than an angry Fritz. When the men discovered that they were not being crushed they stopped breathing hard and hauled out the guns themselves. "The troops sang all the time," said Major Spencer. "They had a changet for track laying and devoted much of their recreation to singing Southern melodies and popular songs. All were cheerful, but they were determined, and were real soldiers." Major Spencer asked to be excused from commenting on, the probable number of casualties, saying he did not believe himself free to do so. He'd said he had received word from the other side that his battalion (the 3rd) stuck to the sight in the great attack of September 26 and that after the battle counted fewer men than a company. A battalion consists of 1,000 men and a company of approximately 250. Major Spencer added that numerous members of the battalion may have returned later. McADOO ON LIMIT TO RAIL EMPLOYMENT Director-General of Railroads McAdoo states that he was not aware of the order forbidding the extension of the employment of Negroes by the Northwestern railroads in certain capacities, and that he is looking into the matter. This information was given out by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in a telegram received in reply to the Association's protest against Regional Director R. H. Aishton's order, in which he instructed railroad management's of his district not to extend the employment of Negroes as firemen, hostlers, switchmen and brakemen beyond the practice heretofore existing and cautioned them against employing Negroes for this class of service not heretofore open to them nor to take the places of white men. Mr. McAdoo said: "Your telegram of the 29th was received while I was on an inspection trip of the railroads. I was not aware of the order to which you refer but I am looking into the matter and will advise you later." CAPTAIN MARSHALL OF THE OLD 15TH RETURNS FROM FRANCE Among the wounded officers who returned from France on the transport Sierra last Monday morning was Captain Napoleon B. Marshall, the first of the officers who went abroad with the old Fifteenth New York Infantry to reach this side again. THE URBAN LEAGUE MARKS SEVEN YEARS OF SOCIAL SERVICE British Labor Leader Speaks On Adjustment of Native African Problem-Women in Industry. A notable feature of the seventh annual meeting of the National Urban League, held at the Russell Sage Foundation building Wednesday of last week, was the address by Arthur Gleason, a member of the British Parliament and who is closely allied with the British Labor Party in England. In his outline of the spirit and the details of the program of this party, Mr. Gleason made the following reference to the problem presented in the conditions on the African continent arising out of the war: "British labor is becoming the national party, the unifying thing in the national community. It is on the problem of the division of Africa that practically every political party has fallen down. One of the best summaries of that recently made by Mr. Amos Pinchot shows a comparison of the map of Africa during the year 1815 when the whole continent was almost black, meaning that Africa was still in the hands of the native population. The trade records had not yet begun. Let us now turn to the same map of in 1914, which is utterly changed. Now, in Africa, with the exception of Liberia, there is not an area unoccupied by European powers. The British problems have started in the territory which she rules. Now the test of any party is this, can it face earnestly and fairly this problem of the weaker nation of the countries that is ripe for exploitation for the development of the human race. The answer of the British Labor Party is clear and honest, and I believe that a great party in Europe has met this issue and meets it on a high level. "Let us support our President in his endeavor to make the world safe for democracy. Get behind him as did the British Labor Party from the very first minute he brought out his fourteen points, and stand with him in his attempt to bring about international order. "Finally I want to leave with you the sense that there is a new-consciousness of the human race in Europe. Their agony has altered their conception of human life, and they have the desire to make equality prevail—to do away with the little groups of power, with the little divisions that made inequality; and that new spirit in England is working out its machinery and when it is perfected we shall have at last a true (Continued on Second Page) TO INTEREST PUBLIC IN RACE LITERATURE (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE) PHILADELPHIA, PA. The Colored Author's Lecture Course will commence on Friday night, December 20. Dean William Pickens of Morgan College will be the lecturer. The lectures will be on the third Friday in each month and will take place at the People's Metropolitan Church, 15th and Christian streets. The officers are: R. R. Wright, Jr., president; Dr. A. B. Jackson, secretary; Prof. J. 11. Paul, assistant secretary; Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips, treasurer. Their object is to interest the public in race literature. Capt. Marshall has been wounded several times and now has to wear a steel harness. Capt. Marshall received a commission as lieutenant in the 15th two years ago, and after arriving in France he was made a captain and appointed judge advocate by Col. Hayward. He was later transferred to the 368th Infantry. His wife is the daughter of One Thousand Men Received Military Instruction at Greensboro, N.C., During Term. (Special to THE NEW YORK ACE) Greensboro, N. C.—The closing of the Army Training Camp at the A. and T. College was made the occasion by Governor Bickett of North Carolina of the expression of his belief that the Negro should have a square deal, and the declaration that he should, so far as his office was concerned, dutifully his administration. In his address he declared that justice to all the people was his policy. he referred to the fear of some white people of German intrigue and the use of German money among Negroes to the detriment of their country, but stated that he had so much confidence in the race that he issued a proclamation testifying to the Negro's loyalty and declared that they had more than sustained his action. This as well as many other points was interrupted with long aplause. The closing of the camp was fittingly celebrated by soldiers and citizens. Athletic sports were the principal feature of the morning program. At 2 p.m. the dress-parade of the soldiers was excellent, at the close of which the governor and his distinguished party reviewed the troops. Lieut. J. E. Grigsby, commanding officer, was in charge. President Dudley Praises Discipline. At the close of the parade both soldiers and citizens assembled in chapel, which was filled to its capacity. After singing several patriotic songs, President Dudley came forward and briefly reviewed the work of the camp with special reference to the discipline. Among other things he said that we were very much pleased to have these soldiers come and regretted equally as much to see them go. He stated that the unsettled conditions and reorganization of the college work had greatly hampered the institution, but that the happy end he felt was worth the sacrifice. He spoke of the splendid relations between the races in this city and how he had impressed this fact upon each detachment of soldiers, each of which had carefully heeded his counsel to the delight of both races. J. E. Lathum, who was asked to present the governor, affirmed all that President Dudley had said with reference to the racial relations in this city and further substantiated it by message of kindly greeting and good wishes to the Negro soldiers from the white people of Greensboro. He referred to their splendid deportation on the streets and the excellent impression they had made among the white citizens. In presenting the governor, he stated that he was the governor of all the people of North Carolina, and the governor in his address, which was entirely in keeping with his previous record in this state, firmly substantiated all that Mr. Lathum said. He appeared to be in fine spirit and expressed himself as being much delighted to fill this engagement. He spoke also of the cheerfulness with which the Negro had responded to the call of his country and of the heroism displayed by them on the front, especially that of Lieut. Campbell, a member of the college faculty, who was awarded the war cross for heroic service. He then read a letter from a (Continued on Second Page) the late Judge Miflin W. Gibbs of Little Rock, Ark. Mrs. Marshall is in Washington engaged in government work. "Harlem surely did itself proud," said Capt. Marshall. "The colored boys of Harlem went right after the Germans and kept right after them. The black fighters, who had had very little training, went right into battle and made Germany's best troops feel pretty slick." Ralph W. Tyler, the accredited representative of the Committee on Public Information, sends the following story of the role played by the 92nd Division, composed entirely of colored troops, in the advance toward Metz, just previous to the arrangement of the armistice. COLLEGE PRESIDENT DENIED SLEEPING CAR (Wilderforce, Ohio.—President W. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce University has made a strong protest to the Railroad Administration against the abomination of the "Jim Crow" car system. The Administration takes refuge in a general way behind the state statutes, that provide for separate cars, but at the same time pronounces in favor of "adequate accommodation for both white and colored passengers." The correspondence, which will be found quite suggestive, is given below. President Scarborough wrote to Director-General William G. McAdoo as follows. My dear Sir: The way colored people have to ride in the South is absolutely shocking. The "Jim Crow" system is an abomination. I am writing to you because I am sure that you do not approve of it. I am sure that so far as possible you will lend the weight of your great influence to bring about a change in this respect. I cannot believe that our great government that now controls these roads approves of this treatment. The Negro went into this war with all the patriotism that one could have and is fighting with the courage and bravery of the best for democracy. Yet he is humiliated, especially on roads that pass through our Southern country. Only on rare cases can he get a berth in a sleeping car. Not long ago, while in Nashville, the writer of this letter tried to get a berth to Cincinnati, but failed on account of his color, and yet at the same time this man was doing all in his power to help the War Department get the best in his race for the officers' training camps and for service over seas. The government controls the roads and this condition should not exist. You must know, my dear sir, that I felt humiliated and greatly embarrassed. Others like myself, holding similar positions, and who represent the best in our life, have been likewise humiliated. I am writing to beg relief from such embarrassment, and I believe that you, as railroad director, will lend a hand to change conditions. The reply to the above letter, signed by Ballard Dunn, Assistant Actuary, was as follows: Mr. McAdoo has referred to me for attention your letter of November 7, in which you complain about the so-called "Jim Crow" system. In reply, I beg to advise that the railroad administration is obeying laws, of the several states with reference to separate accommodations for colored and white patrons. If these laws are objectionable to you, your remedy is with the state legislatures, over which the railroad administration has no control. It is hardly necessary, I presume, to say to you that the courts have upheld these state statutes. The jurisdiction of the railroad administration ends when it provides adequate accommodations for both white and colored passengers, so far as it is possible to do so under existing wartime conditions. No railroad may practice discrimination. As there is no specific charge of discrimination in your letter I feel that I am not in a position to help you in your campaign against the so-called "Jim Crow" system. If at any time you have definite information about the mistreatment of a passenger I would be very glad to have the case investigated. Somewhere in France, November 10.—In the battle raging today in the American advance towards Metz, the 92nd Division, one of the colored-combatant divisions over here, played a big role. Not only was its black infantry and machine gun units up at the front—in the thickest of it, but its artillery, the 167th Brigade of field artillery, was on the line, behaving like veterans, laying down a barrage for the infantry that was marvelously effective, and they established a reputation which has been made by but few, among French, British or Americans, of laying down a barrage that did not entrap, and fatally so, their own men. This has been a glorious day for the black soldiers. The fighting is still on, and I have just received the intimation that the casualty toll may be heavy, depressingly so, for Metz, and the sector around about it, is strongly fortified by the Germans, and resistance determined. Metz is considered by experts to be the strongest fortified city in the world, almost, if not so, as impregnable as the fortifications of the Dardanelles. But the Americans are hammering away at it, and only the signing of the armistice terms, by the Germans, by eleven o'clock to-morrow, will save Metz from falling. Even as it is, colored soldiers are now on Germar soil. The husky invaders include the colored soldiers of the 92nd Division, embracing the "Buffaloes" or 367th, the 365th and the 366th regiments of Infantry and the 167th Brigade of Field Artillery, composed of the 349, 350th and 351st regiments and the 317th Trench Mortar Battery, and all are conducting themselves with a fortitude and valor that have won for them high praise from their commanding officers every time they have been put to any test. railroad conveniences were neither available nor desirable. Wounds Fail to Blot Out Humor. Two more stories have come to me to prove that our colored soldiers preserve and radiate their humor even where shells and shrapnel fly thickest. A colored soldier slightly wounded in the Argonne fighting, and let me assure my readers there was "some" fighting there, sat down beside the road to wait for a chance to ride to the field hospital. A comrade hastening forward to his place in line, and anxious for the latest news of the progressing battle, asked the wounded brother if he had been in the fight; did he know, all about it, and how were things at the front. "I sure do know all about it," the wounded man replied. "Well, what's happened to them?" quickly asked the trooper on his way to the front. "Well, it was this way," replied the wounded man replied, "I was climbing over some barbed wire wintry" to get to them—d n Boches, and they shot me; that's Freight Cars Look Like "Pullmans." To many of our people back in the "States" who saw our boys embark on fine American railroad coaches and Pullman sleepers to cover the first lap of their hoped-for pilgrimage to Berlin, the coaches they must ride in over here would arouse a mild protest. I stood at the station at Vierzon, one of France's many quaint old towns, recently, and saw a long train of freight cars roll in, enroute to some point further distant. In these cars, with but a limited number of boxes to sit upon, and just the floors to stand upon, were crowded some one thousand of our own colored soldiers from the "States." But a jollier crowd never rode through American cities in Pullman sleepers and diners than these one thousand colored troopers. They accepted passage on these rude box freight cars cheerfully, for they knew they were now in war, and palace cars, downy coaches and the usual American MOTON'S PRESE MOTON'S PRESENCE IN FRANCE By Cable to The Age. Brest, France.—The presence France is regarded as full of six President Wilson wishes his pres consulted upon the question of colonies in Africa and on matters races. Brest, France.—The presence of Dr. Robert Russa Moton in France is regarded as full of significance. It is understood that President Wilson wishes his presence in Paris and that he will be consulted upon the question of the disposition of the German colonies in Africa and on matters affecting the destinies of the darker races. (Special to THE NEW YORK ACA) CHARLETT, N. C.-The 810th Pioneer Infantry in its overseas outfit marched gallantly through thousands of cheering people here Nov. 30, and was reviewed by Gol. Macomb, commanding Gamp Greene, Mayor McNinch, several army officers and prominent citizens who stood in the reviewing-stand at the City Hall, where the flags of the allied nations were displayed. The colored citizens showed great appreciation and loyalty to the 3,500 well trained men as they paraded the city. It was the first regiment of colored soldiers to parade Charlotte and army officers declare that they marched like old "Regulars." These men will return to civil life probably within two weeks. PIONEERS MARCH railroad conveniences were neither available nor desirable. Wounds Fail to Blot Out Humor. Two more stories have come to me to prove that our colored soldiers preserve and radiate their humor even where shells and shrapnel fly thickest. A colored soldier slightly wounded in the Argome fighting—and let me assure my readers there was "some" fighting there—sat down beside the road to wait for a chance to ride to the field hospital. A comrade hastening forward to his place in line, and anxious for the latest news of the progressing battle, asked the wounded brother if he had been in the fight; did he know, all about it, and how were things going at the front. "I sure do know all about it," the wounded man replied. "Well, what's happened to them?" quickly asked the trooper on his way to the front. "Well, it was this way," replied the wounded fellow, "I was climbing over some barbed wire tryin' to get to them d—n Boches, and they shot me; that's what I knows about it." A company water cart was following the advancing troops when a German shell burst in the ditch almost beside the cart. The horse on the shell side was killed, and the driver was wounded in the head. While the blood ran freely from his wound down his face, the driver took one look at the wreckage, then started stumbling back along the road. A white lenientant who had seen it all stopped the driver of the cart, and said: "The dressing station is ——" Before he could finish his sentence, the wounded driver, with the blood flowing in rivulets down his face, said: "Dressing station hell! I'm looking for another horse to hitch to that cart to take the place of the one that shell put out of commission." That was a bit of nerve, grim humor, and evidence of fidelity to duty. A mere wound in the head could not stop this driver from keeping up with the troops with a needed supply of water. ENCE IN FRANCE To The Age. of Dr. Robert Russa Moton in significance. It is understood that essence in Paris and that he will be the disposition of the German affecting the destinies of the darker STUDENTS SUBSCRIBED NEARLY $50,000 TO FUND (Special to THE NEW YORK AUK) WASKINGTON, D. C.—The latest reports from all parts of the nation indicate that the Colored Students of the United States have subscribed to the United War Work Fund nearly $50,000. Out of approximately one hundred and thirty secondary and collegiate schools only about one hundred have reported. The quota for colored schools was $30,000. C. H. Tobias, Secretary of the International Committee Y. M. C. A., was National Director. Miss Catherine Lealted represented the women students. L. E. Graves of Atlanta directed the work of the Southeastern Department and W. C. Craver, Washington, D. C., conducted the campaign among the colored schools and colleges of the Central and Southern Departments. WALTON. MAJOR SPENCER TELLS OF .WORK OF. 15TH: REGIMENT LAID RAILS; FOUGHT , g a . —— ¢ : Major Lorillard Spencer of New York, who was in command of the 3d Battalion until he was sent home recently with a severely wounded leg, told a reporter for the Evening World that. no braver, no manlier regiment than the 15th was sent to Europe from the United ‘States. He recounted many deeds of valor and praised “the cheerful- ‘ness of his men while they were! under the most severe strain of battle. , At the same Ome Gov. Whitman re- seerved a letter from Col. William Hay- “ward, commander of the regiment, in which the colonel said regarding the ‘yegiment’s valorous part in the offen- sive that began September 26: “We tad everything happen to us which ever ‘happened to a regiment and a lot ol things we got for the first time, I'm sure IE was the most terrible, experi Soe ane Te perteae fecclog oe marvellous.” me” Major Spencen recounting some o} ‘the incidents that came, fo (epee, said that the French were ai d, as has ‘been, stated, at the work of the colored troops in laying railroad tracks. Thi: yras the first duty to which the regi ment was assigned, the work boing wear one of, the larger French ports _The’ French could not believe that the ‘tracks were safe, so fast did the mec ‘work, and would not run their. train: over them until they had assured them- ‘selves ;that the tracks would bear uj sThe:troops laid long stretches of track pa eer rie pe le, bolt Sraypeded. i "mile: farther Mow to reset the perio 5 How a Gunner Followed Orders, . “Speaking of the conduct of the troops,” said Major Spencer, “I wil give you ‘an example of how ‘explicitly they at all times obeyed orders. All machine gunners have instructions tc hold fast to the pin that holds the am- munition box to the gun.,, In an en- gagement July 16 a gunner was carried Tack with both ‘legs broken and suffer ing. terribly. Before he lapsed into un- ‘consciousness he indicated that the gun RECOGNITION WON IN ATLANTA WAR WORK + Gpecal to Tae New Yorn Act) * Amants, Ga-—The’ great United War Work Campaign came to a close fn Atlanta afid the Southeastern’ Divi- sion with victory written large upon the ‘banners of the workers although there was much to discourage and hamper the work. ‘The campaign managers did not Yan to have Negroes take any promi- nent part in directing and planning how best to reach our people, but our leaders -imisted on a recognition of the forces “that lead ‘and direct the higher destinies sof the race in this section. The Negro will have to be consulted more and ore, if the cordial relations that all ¥ope will grow stronger and more per- manent, are to be realized. g The ‘wisdom of this contention has fem more than demonstrated right here nia Atlanta, to say nothing of the other stiles and states in this division. When the campaign came to a close the Ne- foes o¢ Atlanta had givén $60,000 and fmunting the pledges of the six colleges ; beated here the grand total goes over Foon. These- colleges. made a. bril- ‘fant showing. They. raised the follow- Bz amounts. , Morehéuse College, 10; Spellman Seminary, $1,374; At- ; hata University, $850; Clark Univer- 8y, $500; Morris Brown University, , $0510; Gammon Theological Seminary, 492; making a total for these schools *aline of $5,031.10, When Prof. B, T, Harvey of More- house College’ consented to take charge | of the, Victory Boys’ and Girls' Cam- » ign, just about two weeks before the ; Gmpaign was to close, he was told that iif Atlante could get $500 it would be itonsidered wood, considering the short i ime in which he would have to work. 10 the surprise of all 2651 Victory Boys wd Girls had joined in Atlanta alone. He had associated: with him a_ fine force of workers in the persons of t Hessrs, Lewis Foster, L. R, Lyons, A. -& Stewart, Misa Kenedy, Mrs. Marie ‘Finch and Mrs, Suttles. a ee en et ee ee eee As Christmas and New Yeare Day will fall on. Wednesday, ali nawa let- {hfe should be sent so as ta reach THE AGE on the Monday preceding, Seas to insure publication In the leaues Hees ween oe ee ee ee eee ena Sete Hamilton.” o Major Spencer recalled anothés" inci- dent to show how cheerfully the col- ored troops condlicted themselves and turned every occasion into sotnethihg humorous. . * “An officer was passing two soldiers one night and heard them discussing the water and its inconveniences to men in shell holes,” he said. . “‘How- are you going to, keep. the hole dry, with all this water? asked one, “iWhy, when the bottom gets wet PP just pull down a little from the walls, and when it gets wet again I'll pull down some more,’ responded the other, “Yes! the other said, ‘but, the trouble is, you'll soon be on top the hole and a'fine shot for the Boches.’” Among the a:ts ‘of bravery Major Spencer recalled was thatzof a: tele; hopes Hnensan “who; x ditking:.a°: furious rrage, went out apparently uncon- cerned seventeen different times to re- pair the lincs to the major's head- quarters. When the Mules Stampeded. Major Spencer is of the opinion that some of the colored troops were seared more than at any time in the ‘renches when mules that..were being used at night to haul guns into position stampeded and came running back into the lines with more fury than an angry Fritz, When the nen‘ discovered that they were not being.rushed they stopped breathing hard and baled out tle guns themselves. “The troops sang all the time,” said Major Spencer. "They had a chantey for track laying and devoted much of their recreaiton to singing Southern melodies and popular songs. All were cheerful, but they were determined, and were real soldiers.” Major Spencer asked to be excused from commenting on, the probable num- ber of casualties, saying he did not believe himself free to do so. Hedid say he had received word from_ the other side that his battalion (the 3rd) stuck to the@fight in the great attack of September 26 and that after the bat- tle counted fewer men than a company. A battalion consists of 1,000 men and a company of approximately 250. Major Spencer added that numerous members ot the battalion may have returned ter. HCADOO ON LIMIT 10 RAIL EMPLOYMENT Director-General of Railroad: McAdoo states that he was not aware of the order forbidding the extension of the employment of Negroes by the Northwestern rail- roads in certain capacities, and that he is looking into the matter. This information was given out by the National Association for the Advance- ment of Colored People, in a telegram received in reply to the Associgtion's protest against Regional Director R. I Aishton’s order, in which he instructe¢ railroad managements of his distric not to extend the employment of Ne grocs as firemen, hostlers, switchmer and brakemen beyond the practice here tofore existing and cautioned then against employing Negroes for thi class of service not heretofore open te them nor to take the places of whit men, Mr, McAdoo'said: “Your telegram of the 2th was received while I was oni an inspec tion trip of the railroads. I was not aware of the order to which you refer but I am loolelng into the mat- ter and wil? advise yor later.” CAPTAIN MARSHALL OF THE OLD 15TH RETURNS FROM FRANCE Among the wounded officers who returned from France-on tite transport Sierfa last Monday morning was Captain Napoleon L.| Marshall, the first of the officers who went abroad with the ald Tifteenth New York Infantry to reach this side again. THE URBAN LEAGUE MARKS SEVEN YEARS: OF SOCIAL SERVICE "taken o Note sean A notable feature of the seventh annual meeting of the National Urban League, held at the Russell Sage Foundation building Wednes- day of last week, was the addres: by Arthur Gleason, a member of the British Parliament and who is closely allied with the British La- bor Party iri England. In his out- line of the spirit and the details of the, program of this party, Mr. Gleason made the following refer- ence to the problem presented in the conditions on the African con- tinent arising out of the war: **British labor is becoming the na- tional party, the unifying thing in the national community. It is on the prob: lem of the division of Africa that prac- tically every political party has fallen down, One of the best summaries o! that recently made by MrsAmos Pin- chot’ shows a comparison of the map of Age) luring ths yeas_ 18 NS apie the whole” continent” was” almost _ black meaning that Africa was stil) inthe hands of the native population. The trade records had not yet begun. Let us now turn to the same map of in 1914, which is utterly changed. Now,” in Africa, with the exception of Liberia there is not an area unoccupied by European powers: The British prob: lems have started in the territory which she rules. Now the test of any party is this, can it face earnestly and fairly this problem of the weaker nation of the countries that is ripe for exploita- ‘tion for the development of the human race. The answer of the British Labor ‘Party is clear and honest, and I believe that a great party in Europe has me this issue and meets it on a highcjevel “Let us support cur President in his endeavor to make the world safe for democracy. Get behind him as did the British Labor Party from the very first minute -he brought out his fourteen points, and stand with him in his at- tempt to bring about international order. “Finally I want to leave with you the sense that there is a new consciousness ‘of the human race in Europe. Their agony has altered their conception of human life. sind they have the desire to make equality prevail—to do away with the little groups of power, with the little divisions that_made ‘inequality; and, that few spirit in England is work- ing ‘out its machinery and when it is perfected we shall have at Jast a truc ‘(Caitinsied du Second Paced TO INTEREST PUBLIC IN RACE LITERATURE (Snecial to Taz New Yoar Act) Piuapsipiia, Pa—The Colored Author's Lecture Course will commence on Friday night, December 20. Dean William Pickens of Morgan College, ‘will be the lecturer, The lectures will be on the third Friday in each, month and will take place at the People's Met- ropolitan Church, {Sth and Christian strecis. The officers are: R, R. Wright, Jr., president; Dr. A, B. Jackson, secre- tary; Prof. J. 11. Paul, assistant, secre- tary; Archdeacon Henry L. Phillips, treasurer. Their object is to interest the public in race fiterature. Capt. Marshall Has been wounded several times and now has to wear a steel harness. Capt. “Marshall received a commis- sion a$ leutériant in the ISth two years ago, and after arriving in France he was. made & captain and appointed judge advocate ‘by Col. Hayward. He was later transferred to the 368th In. fantry, His wife is the daughter o! SOLDIERS ANDCTTIZENS _ CELEBRATE: CLOSIG mtn en Greensboro, N.,C—The closing of the Army’ Training Camp: at the A. and T. College. was madg the occasion by Governor Bickét of North Carolina of.the pres sion of his belief-that the Negro should have a square deal, and the declaration that hie should, s@ifar a his office was concernedpidtir- ing his administration.“ AuS> . In his address he ‘declared ‘that. jus tice to all the people. was his policy. gle referred to the fear of some" white Beople of Gérman infrigue and the use of German ony imong Negroes to the detriment of their country, but stated that he had.so much confidence in’ the race that he issued a proclama- tion testifying to: the Negro's ‘loyalty and declared that they bad more than sustained his action. * This as well as many other points was interrupted with long: applause. ss ~ The closing of the camp was fittingly celebrated by soldiers and citizens Athletic sports wére the grincipal feat- ure of he. mornihg rogram. At 2p. the-dressopar ‘was excellent, at the clase of which the governor and his dBtingnished party reviewed the troops. Lieut J. E Grigsby, commanding officer, was in charge. : President Dudley Praises Discipline. At the close of the parade both sol- diers and citizens assembled in chapel, which was filled to its capacity. After singing several patriotic songs, Presi dent, Dudley came forward and briefly revidwed the work of the camp. with special reference to the discipline. Among other things he said that_ we were very much pleased to have these soldiers come and regretted equally as much to see them go. He stated that the unsettled conditions and reorgani- zation of the college work had greatly hampered the institution, but that the hapdy end he felt was worth the sac- rifice. He spoke of the splendid rela- tions between the races in this city and how he had impressed this fact upon each detachment of soldiers, each of which had carefully heeded his counsel to the delight of both races, J.E, Lathum, who was asked to pre- sent the governor, affirmed all that President Dudley had said with refer- ence to the racial relations in this city and further substantiated it by message of kindly grecting and good wishes to the Negro. soldiers from the white people of Greensboro. He referred to their splendid deportment on the streets and the excellent impression they had made among the white citizens. In pre- setting the governor, he stated that he was the governor of all the people of North Carolina, and the governor in his address, which’ was entirely in keeping with his previous record in this state, firmly substantiated all that Mr. Lathum said. He appeared to be in fine spirit and’ expressed himself as being much delighted to fill this engagement. Te spoke also of the cheerfulness with which the Negro had_ responded to the.call of his country and of the heroism displayed by-them on the front, especially that of Lient. Campbell, member of the college faculty; who was awarded the war cross for heroic ser- vice. He then read a letter from : * (Continued on Second Page) the late Judge Miflin W. Gibbs of Little Rock, Ark. «Mrs. Marshall is in Washington’ engaged in. government work, “Harlem surely did itself proud,” said Capt. Marshall. ,""The colored boys of Harlémwent right after the Germans and kept right after them. ‘The black fighters, who bad. had yery little trains ing, went right irfto battle and made Germany's best troops feel pretty sick.” SITUATION BEFORE METZ THE DAY =: ~ PREVIOUS TO THE ARMISTICE IS DE- © SCRIBED BY WAR CORRESPONDENT "Ralph W. Tyler, the accredited representative of the Committee on Publig, ‘Information, sends the following story of the role played by the gand Division; composed entirely of colored troops, jn the advance toward: Metz, just pre: vious to the,arrangement of the armistice. : ae SA DU }. .Somewhere in France, November.10.—In the battle raging today! in the American advance towards Metz, the 92nd Division, one of tis) ky PRESIDENT colored:combatant divisions over here, played a big role:. Not Galjy a : was ‘its black infantry and machine gun units up-at the-front—in fhe" = thickest of it, but its artillery, the 167th Brigade of field artillery, “ADENTED SLEEPING GAR|oucisst ot octet’ arate, the 1ezth Brignde of field artillery.’ Se ae eee ee - Wuerrorce; OhioPresident LW. S. Scarborough of Wilberforce University, has made a strong pro- test to the Railroad Administration ‘against the abomination of the ‘Jim Crow” car system. ‘The Adminis- tration takes refuge in’ a general way behind the state statutes, that provide for separate cars, but vat the same time pronounces in favor lof “adequate accommodation for both white and colored passengers.” ‘The correspondence, which will be found-quite suggestive, is given be; Tow>" President ’Scatboroagh wrote to Director-General William G. McAdoo as follows. My dear Sir: The way colored people have to ride in the, South is absolutely shocking. The “Jim Crow” system is an abomination. 1 am writing to you because I am sure that you do not ap- prove of it, I am sure that so far as possible you will lend the weight of your great influence to bring about a change in this respect. I cannot believe that our great government that now controls these roads approves of this treatment. The Negro went into this war with all the patriotism that one could have and is fighting with the courage and bravery of the best for democracy. Yet he is humiliated, especially on roads thot pass through our Southern country. Only on rare cases can he get a berth in a sleeping car. Not long ago, while in Nashville, the writer of this letter tried to get a berth to Cincinnati, but failed on account of his color, and yet at the’ same time this inan was doing all in his power to. help the War De- partment get the best in his race for the officers’ training camps:and for service over seas. The government controls the roads and this condition should not exist. You qaust know, my dear sir, that I felt humiliated “and greatly embarrassed. Others like myself, holding similar po- sitions, and who represent the best in our life, have been likewise humiliated. Iam writing to begsfelief from such ciibafrassment, and T'believe that you as railroad Girector, will lend a hand to change conditions,” The reply to the above letter, signed by Ballard Dunn, Assistant Actuary, was as follows: Mr. McAdoo has referred to me for attention your letter of November 7, ir which you complain about the so-called “Jim Crow” system. In reply, I beg te advise that the railroad administration Js. obeying laws of the several states with reference 16 Separate accommoda- tions for colored and white patrons If these laws are objectionable to you, your remedy is with the state legisla- tures, over which the railroad adminis- tration has no control... It is hardly necessary, I presume, to say to you that the courts have upheld these state statutes ‘The jurisdiction of the railroad ad- ministration ends when it provides ade- quate accommodations for both white and colored passengers, so far as it is possible to do $0 under- existing war- time conditions. No railroad may_prac- tice discrimination. As. there is” no specific charge of discrimination in your lewer I feel that T am not in a position to help you in your campaign against the so-called "Jim Crow” system. If At any time you have definite informa. tion about the mistreatnent of a pas- senger ‘I .would be very glad to have .somewhere in France, November .1&t—In the battle raging today in the American advance towards Metz, the 92nd Division, one’of tia; colored: combatant divisions over here, played a big role:. Not calyi was its black infantry and machine gun units up:at the-front—iii. the’ thickest of it, but its artillery, the 167th Brigade of field artillery,” was on’ the line, behaving like veterans, laymg down a barrage fot’ the infaritry’ that was marvelously effective, and they: cstablistiod reputation which has betn made-by but few, among French, Britis or Americans, of laying down a barrage that did ‘not entrap, and ‘Sito Man mn: Atbdhie eae coscien:. Z = , this has been a glorious day for the black soldiers. “The fighting is still on, and I have just received the intimatior that the casualty toll may be heavy, de- pressingly so, for Metz, and the sector around about it, is strongly fortified by the Germans, and resistiince determined. Metz is considered by experts to be the strongest fortified city in the world, almost, if not so, as impregnable as the fortifications ofthe Dardanelles. But the Americans are hammering away at it, and only the signing of the armis- tice terms, by the Germans, by eleven o'clock to-morrow, will save’ Metz from falling. Even as ‘it is, colored soldiers are now on German soil. The husky invaders include the col- ored soldiers of the’ 92d Division, em- bracing the “Buffaloes” or 367th, the 36Sth“and the 366th regiments of Infan- try and the 167th Brigade of Field Ar- jillery, composed of the 49, 350th and ‘51st regiments and the 317th Trench Mortar Battery, and all are conducting themselves with a fortitude and valor that have won for them high praise from their commanding officers every time they have been put to any test. Freight Cars Look Like “Pullmans.” To many of our people back in the “States” who saw our boys embark on firte American railroad coaches and Pull- ‘man sleepers to cover the first lap of their hoped-for pilgrimage to Berlin, the coaches they must ride in over here would arouse a mild protest. I stood at ‘the station at Vierzon, one of France's many quaint old towns, recently, and saw a long train of freight cars roll in, enroute to some point further distant. In these cars, with but a limited number of boxes to sit upon, and just the floors to stand upon, were crowded some one thousand of our own colored soldiers from the “States.” But a jollier crowd never rode through American cities in Pullman sleepers and diners than these one thousand colored troopers. They accepted passage on these rude box frcight cars cheerfully, for they knew they were ndw in war, and palace cars, downy coaches and the usual American F ee ns MOTON’S PRESENCE IN FRANCE | By Cable to The Age. Brest, France-—The presence of Dr. Robert Russa Moton in France is regarded as full of significance. It is understood that President Wilson wishes his presence in Paris and that he will be consulted upon-the question of the disposition of the Germaii colonies in Africa and on matters affecting the destinies of the darker faite, : : “WALTON. | __ Brest, France—The presence of Dr. Robert Russa Moton in ‘France is regarded as full of significance. It is understood that President Wilson wishes his presence in Paris and that he will Be consulted upon-the question of the disposition of the Germai ‘colonies in Africa and on matters affecting the destinies of the darkef, aes 5 : WALTON. PIONEERS MARCH STUDENTS SUBSCRIBED _ - THROUGH CHARLOTTE] NEARLY $50,000 TO FUND, (Special to Tne Naw Your Act)” (Special ‘te Tus New "Yeux Aax) Cuartorte, N. C.—The 810th Pioneer] Wasxincron, D, C—The latest reports Infantry in its overseas outfit marched | from all parts of the nation indicate gallantly through thousands of cheer-| that the Colored Students of the United ing people here Nov. 30, and was re-|States have subscribed to the United viewed by Gol. Macomb, conumanding | War Work Fund nearly $50,000. Out of Gamp Greene, Mayor MeNinch, several | approximately one hundred and thirty army officers anth prominent citizens | secondary and collegiate schools “only who stood in the reviewing-stand at the | about-one hundred have reported. The City Hall, where the flags of tte allied | quota for ‘colored schools was $30,000. . nations were displayed.’ The colored|C. H. Tobias, Secretary of the Inter citizens showed great appreciation and| national Committee ¥. MC. A. was loyalty to’the 3,500 well trained men as| National Director. Miss g Catherine they paraded the city. It was the first | Lealted represented the ones ssdens regiment of colored sobliers to parade|L. E- Graves of Aulnia directed the Charlotte | work of the Southeast artment Sr cana my omcers declare that | GW. C. Craver, Washragton, D. Gy 2 is _ Regulars.” | conducted the eampaign among the col- These men will return to civil life’ prob- | ofed schools and colleges ef the Central: ‘ably within two weeks, * | ‘and Southern Departments. ae ee ee: ee ee eee able nor desirable. : Wounds Fail te Blot Out Humor, Two more stories have come to mie to prove that our colored! soldiers pre- serve and radiate their humor even where shells and siesreet fly thickest. A colored soldier slightly wounded in the Argonne fighting,—and let me as- sure my readers there was “some” fight ing there— sat down beside the road to wait for a chance'to ride to the field hospital. A conmrade hastening forward to his place im line, an¢ anxious for the latest news of the progressing battle asked the wounded brother if he been in the fight; did he know, all: about % and how weré things -going at the ont. “I sure do know all about it,” the wounded man replied, " “Well, what's happened td” them?” quickly asked the trooper on his way to the front. : “Well, it was this. way,” replied the wounded fellow, “I was climbing over some barbed wire tryin’ to get to them d—n Boches, and they shot me; that’s what I knows about it.” A company water cart was following the advancing troops when a German shell burst in the ditch almost beside the cart. The horse on the shell side was Killed, and the driver was wounded in the head. While the blood ran freely from his wound down bis face, thedeiver took one look at the wreckage, then started stumbling back along the road. A white leutenant wha, had ‘seen it all stopped the driver of the cart, and said: "The ‘dressing station is ——" Before he could finish his sentence, the wounded driver, with the blood flow- ing in rivulets down his face, said: “Dressing station hell! I'm looking for another horse to hitch to“that cart to take the place of the one that shell put out of commission.” ‘That was a bit of nerve, grim humor, and evidence of fidelity to duty. A mere wound in the head tould not stop this driver from keeping up with the troopa with a peeded supply of water. SE eee Re ee ee a eT Wasxincron, D. C—The latest reports from all parts of the nation indicate that the Colored Students of the United States have subscribed to the United War Work Fund nearly $50,000. Out of approximately one hundred and thirty secondary and collegiate schools * only about-one hundred have reported. The quota for “colored schools was $30,000. C. Hl. Tobias, Secretary of the Inter national Committee Y. M. C. A, was National Director. Miss g Catherine Lenlted .represented the yomen students, LE. Graves of Ataols directed the ‘work of the Southeastere Department and W. C. Craver, Washington, D. C, conducted the campaign among the col- ‘ofed schools and colleges ef the Central ‘and Southern Departments. = DIRECTOR HAYNES ON CHANGES IN RELATION OF OUR WAGE EARNERS --- "The Effect of War Conditions on Negro Labor" was one of the subjects discussed at the Reconstruction Conference held by the American Academy of Political Science at the Hotel Astor. This organization is connected with Columbia University and among the speakers were Secretary of Labor Wilson, ex-President Taft, Charles M. Schwab, Miss Mary Van Kleeck, director of Woman in Industry Service; Felix Frankfort, assistant labor administrator. The subject of Negro labor was taken up in an address by Dr. George E. Haynes, director of Negro Economics, Department of Labor, for a seminar in 1932 that the subject then divided into three main parts: (1) The change in the relation of Negro wage-earners to white employers, North and South; (2) the change in the relation of Negro wage-earners to white workers; (3) the change in the Negro himself. Wherever there has been such intelligent guidance that the first experience of the Northern employer, in making trial of Negro workers, has been satisfactory to him and wherever there has been intelligent guidance for Negro workers, the experiment has been successful. Without such intelligent direction, employers have given up the trial as a hopeless experiment. In the case of Negro migration North, the speaker said that after Negro migration North had developed there was a considerable increase in war demands for the building of cantonments and munitions plants in the South, a shortage of labor in the South followed inevitably. Out of this shortage of labor arose a revivalation of Negro labor. Further, this migration to the North and the consequent changes under war conditions brought home to the mind of the rank and file of the Negroes things means the laberty for one to move at will from place to place and to change his job when it is to his advantage to do so. Again it should be emphasized that the efforts of the Department of Labor to adjust the relations of white employers and Negro wage earners in the South during the unusual war conditions have been largely experimental, but the experiment has been successful beyond the most sanguine expectation. The experiment has established beyond question the practicability, North and South of the plan of wage earners of Negro wage earners meet the representatives of white employers in co-operative committees, and conferences. He has demonstrated that such meetings can achieve substantial results in adjusting the local labor problems which changing conditions and relations have produced. Another effect of the war upon Negro labor has been to open up a wider range of occupations, in the North especially. For instance, in Detroit, Mich., in 1914 there were probably not a thousand Negroes in the factories of Detroit, the mobile centre. The latest report from Detroit about two months ago stated that probably about sixteen or seventeen thousand are now engaged in the industries of that city. During the past two years the speaker has visited many States, both North and South, and has taken special pains to talk with all classes of Negro workers both in industry and agriculture. This canvass of opinion has been among Negroes working on the construction of porters, hackmen, farmers, plantation fengats, farm hands, tradesmen, business men, ministers, doctors, lawyers and housewives. The main object of such a canvass has been to learn from these people what constitutes the essential things which the great majority of them consider they should have as the outcome of this war and their part in it. They have a fine experience work and to hold it on the same conditions and with the same pay as other workers. Secondly, there is a widespread desire for education of all kinds. In the third place, there is a united desire for the removal of race discrimination in public courts and in public $25 Course for $5.00 Be a Hair Drusser, Scarf & Skin Speciesist We make you look classy, professional. We give diplomas. Write us. M. I. GLENNICK & CO. P. D. Box 482, Washington, D.C. conveysness, and provision in city and country for the same facilities of community improvement for them as for other folks. The fourth thing so generally desired by Negro workers can probably be best expressed in the words of an unlettered Negro tenant farmer in Southern State, who had to position business man presiding over a meeting; the men wants to help say who governs us! As soon as the sentence was uttered the Negro part of the audience re-echoed it in resounding applause. This same sentiment is expressed in various ways by Negro workers in country and city wherever one is able to find out what they really think. In a word they have a deep consciousness of government by the consent of the governed; they are asking that they may be taken into all public places of the commonwealth and of the nation where their interests are involved. (Special to THE NEW York Act) PHILADELPHIA, PA.—At a meeting of the Philadelphia Branch of the Sons of North Carolina, held last week in their hall, it was voted unanimously that a commission of American colored men to face to voice (at the World's Peace Conference) the colony's share in the Democracy, which his sword and purse helped to bring to the world. Ex-Congressman George II. White was voted to hear the commission. WAR AMBULANCE DRIVE SCORES A BIG SUCCESS (Special to the New York Act) ORANGE, N. J. - The Negro War Ambulance Dr. The Oranges was by far the most successful the kind ever put forth by the colored people in this part of the state. As a result of the four 'days' work the committee has on deposit with the Savings Investment and Trust Company of East Orange, the sum of $143.81. In each of the three cities Orange, East Orange district captains were appointed each heading a certain number of workers. The reports were as follows: Orange District: Mrs. R. B. Smith, $127.09; Mrs. K. L. C. Davis, $40.37; Mrs. L. Randall, $61.61; Mrs. E. Davis, $5.55; Mrs. J. Randall, $152.15; Mrs. M. Simm, $117.46; E. J. Johnson, $24.43; total, $313.85. East Orange District: Mrs. J. Foster, $24.40; Miss Alma Bryant, through Junior Red Cross Auxiliary, $13.85; Mrs. Chas. Lewis (Lincoln Unit), $181.28; Mrs. L. Bates, $1.76; Miss J. Foster, Miss Alma Bryant, Auxiliary, $20.96; Mrs. P. Davies, Bertha Crocker, $40.02; T. Thomas (Princeton Unit), $84.25; total, $445.27. A sub-committee was organized in the South Orange district, with Arthur M. Jordan, chairman; D. Ford, secretary and Mrs. William Oakes, treasurer. Six Orange captains were Mrs. I. Johnson, M. Hart, W. Ingran, Mrs. C. Glaspie, Thos. Rudd and Mrs. Clayton Foster. This committee turned into the general committee $40.38. Various organizations co-operated with the captains in order to assure success. The Loyal Circle of Patriots of Orange M. J. T. Mack president, and Mise A. New, A. James, members, were largely responsible for the turn turned in by the district. In Orange, M. R. B. Smith and Mrs. M. Simmons represented the St. Paul's A. M. E. Church and Mrs. L. Randall represented the St. John's M. E. Church. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church of East Orange was represented by Mrs. L. K. M. E. Church and Mrs. L. Randall represented the committee which had charge the drive were Chairman, Robert Travis, of East Orange; secretary, Mrs. R. L. Cooper; assistant secretary, Mrs. R. B. Smith; treasurer, Mrs. M. Simmons. HARRISBURG. PA HARRISBURG, PA.—The first session of the People's Forum for this season opened Sunday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock at Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, with Dr. C. H. Crampton, president. It was a joint meeting of the Forum and the Advancement Association. Dr. J. Max Barber, of Philadelphia, was the speaker. His subject was, "The Negro of the Earlier World" Various speakers will be heard each Sunday afternoon at three o'clock. Sunday was observed as rally day at Wesley A. M. E. Zion Church, after being postponed for several weeks on account of the influenza epidemic. There was great rejoicing among the congregation, when $1,115.80 was reported raised. This congregation is endowing to raise funds to complete the upper level of the M.E. Under the present leadership of the Roel M. M. who took charge as pastor last Spring the work is progressing rapidly. A week of prayer service was held last week at Bethel A. M. E. Church The Order of Elks are preparing to prove their benvolence by serving a dinner to the children of the city Christmas day at their hall on Seventh street. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Bell, Forster street, had Miss Alice Payne that their breakfast guest Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Troy. 4315 Conden street, is on the sick list Audrey Terrell, en route from Atlantic City to Cincinnati, O. spent several hours here Sunday with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Terrell. Rehearsals are being held for several canals, where they will be during the holidays. Little Carrie Dixon, big street, who has been ill, is able to the out again. Frank Blake is ill at the home of W. H. Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Clark and family have moved from James street to 1236 Cowden street (Special to The New York Auc) Jersey City, N. J. — The executive board of the *Federation of colored organizations of New Jersey*, with the corresponding body of the *New Jersey Federation of Colored Women's Clubs*, met in the Negro Welfare Building Saturday evening, Dec. The civil trial will start with the vents amendment, which stipulates that damages collected for infraction of rights be paid to the overseer of the poor in place of suit, was thoroughly discussed and a legal committee appointed to draft a law to protect colored citizens to present to the Assembly, which meets in January. The problems of reconstructions were touched and further discussions will be had at a *future meeting*. Clubs mobilization which meets in January is sided and a committee for conference appointed. The subject of political activity was deferred. Mrs. Ella Barksdale Brown proposed that since approximately a third of a million of our men had been enlisted in the world war and our virtues are rarely celebrated, that we emphasize the service of loyalty, patriotism, valor and bravery by erecting to the blades heroes of the uniform in Washington, D. C., where it will stand a silent plea for justice to the Negro. The suggestion was approved and in a few days appeals for co-operation will be sent broadcast. The meeting adjourned to meet the Civic League in New York Saturday evening. Hamilton Travis of Orange is president of the Federation of Colored Organizations, W. H. Dr. Paur of Summit, secretary, and Dr. Geo. E. Cannon, chairman of the executive board. The Rev. Florence Randolph of Jersey City head, the Federation of omen's bats; the Federation of omen's wood is secretary and Mrs. Musette B, Gregory of Newark is chairman of the executive board. CARLISLE PA CARLISLE, PA.-Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson have returned home after two months' visit to their daughter, Mrs. dudley Wilson of New York City, Mrs. Hollie Noll of North Carolina went deer hunting and was lucky to secure a deer. Mrs. Lula Thomas and granddaughter Catherine, have gone to Philadelphia to spend a week with relatives. Car Robinson, Charles Fisher Philips Marey are home from camp on a furry, Miss Marie Hodge of Philadelphia, formerly of Carlsbad, spent Thanksgiving here, visiting relatives and friends. The concert at the Third Presbyterian Church was a success financially as well as spiritually. Ministers, friends and members of the sister churches took part. The program was excellent. Mrs. Jane Cross entertained the praying crowd. The New Friday night. Mrs. Catherine Dorsey of North Pitt street, has returned home from visiting-selatives in Berryville, Va. Miss Goldie. Robinson was quite successful in selling the Age in Mt. Holly Springs on Saturday. The annual sermon of the Golden Chain Society was delivered by the Rev. Philip McCord of the Shiloh Baptist Church on Sunday night. The Rev. Napper delivered a fine sermon on Sunday at a large audience. At the West Street A. M. F. E. Church, Swann delivered a fine sermon, both morning and evening. The amount collected for the fall rally was $625.50. PORTSMOUTH. N. H. PORTSMOUTH, N. H.-The Young Ladies' Bible Class of the People's Baptist Church, was entertained by Mrs. James Farmer at her home in Maplewood avenue, last Monday evening. G. P. Jones, Market street, was a visitor to Boston, attending the Masonic Lodge meeting Monday evening. Five new members were admitted into the People's Baptist Church last Sunday by the pastor, the Rev. J. R. Randolph. The teachers' Union was entertained by the Mrs. G. P. Jones on Wednesday evening, at their home in Hanover street. George H. Straughen, Bow street, is confined to his home with an attack of neuritis. There were 12 colored canvassers who took the religious census in this city and were commended on their work. PRIVATE DIES AT BASE HOSPITAL Rocky Mount, N. C.-Private Marshall Pitton died Friday, Nov. 29, at the Base Hospital, Asheville, N. C. The remains were brought here Sunday night. The young man was a member of James Bandist Church. He was in the service of Uncle Sam at the time of his death. Private Pitton received his training at Camp Grant, Ill., and had been overseas for about three months before being wounded and gassed. Lorenzo Roller, Company C. M. F. C. of Fort Sheridan, Ill., has returned to camp after a Thanksgiving visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Roller, McGuffey road. 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But yet we realize that problems such as never have faced the world before are immediately knocking at our doors, and to many of us it seems a perfectly unchartered sea upon which we are about to embark and only a few guiding principles upon which we can know on what road to travel. We feel that the great things we experience relationships and that the human spirit and its aspirations are the controlling factors. "You all know about the work the league has been trying to do in its short history; that we should have had material growth from a budget of $2,000 a few short years ago to the present. We have grown our branches spends over $100,000 in the work it is carrying out; that we have grown to organizations with employed secretaries in seventeen different cities and thirty or more others affiliated with us. We feel that we have principally been involved in the colored citizens—men, women and children—to each other throughout the country." A Plea for Right Thinking. Prof. Kelly Miller of Howard University, in his remarks, said: "The labor question is like the tariff—it is always with us. We will always have this maladjustment of rich and poor, of the strong and the weak, until we get the right doctrine in the minds and hearts of conscientious men, and if we pass does not do this, then the case seems almost hopeless from the human viewpoint. The sum in the end is just as it ever will be: That our program, political, economic, social, as the outgrowth of our thinking, and let us think right. Abraham Lincoln says 'that the government of the people, by the people of the people, shall not grow from the earth' Wilson says 'Let us fight for the democratizing of the world, so that the world will be a safe place for democracy.' "We have a place for every man and woman to assert and exert himself to the full measure of his power, of his capacity. Nature has so ordered that people who remain together will always effect a satisfactory adjustment of the world. And as the world needs to do, to observe the watchword, 'Rightsiness exalteth a nation, but 'sin is not reproach to any people.'" James Weldon Johnson, who followed, said in part: "What we are looking forward today is to, economic reconstruction. Everywhere I talk, I am talking, of the program of the British labor problem, be it the need to work part in this reconstruction. The Importance of Labor," by Arthur Henderson, is published in this country at fifty cents per copy. If I had the money I would buy copies of it and would send it to every colored minister of the United States and ask him to make it clear to his people and I think he will be far better and more beneficial than doctrine of St. Paul to the Fheushes." Mrs. Lillian A. Turner, assistant to the executive secretary, in discussing the colored women in industry, said: "I feel reasonably sure women will 'remain in industry'; first, because white women are going to retain, in a large degree, the positions which they have received, and because of which the Negro women are given the chance. In the next place, reports from manufacturers, the counts of girls and girls old and good. I am more interested in discussing the possible advances that colored women may make in industry. We can help them by seeking for them better positions and better pay—positions in such factories as will give them 'hope on the job':—positions that will carry with them opportunities for seeking decent housing and proper recreation, such as will be the means of increasing efficiency—mental, moral and physical." The meeting closed with open discussions with the supervisor of Negro Economies for New Jersey, under the United States Department of Labor, and Dr. George Frazier Miller, rector St. Augustine's Church, Brooklyn, participated. "Results" the Slogan of League. The executive secretary, in his annual report, said in part: "In prosecuting our work for the year we have tried to look far ahead to the future—ganging our stand on issues and finding fairness in the light of possibilities and justice. 'Results' has been our slogan throughout whenever effort has been expended—whether it was the publication of a news article, attendance at a conference, organization of a meeting, or the need to some person or agency that might help in adjusting matters." The new cities organized or accepted in affiliation during the year are: Cleveland, Columbus, Youngstown, Ohio; St. Louis, Mo.; Chester, Ohio; N. East St. Louis, Ill.; Trenton, N. East St. Louis, Ill.; Trenton, N. 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The total number of employees is 81 and the total expenditure for the past year will reach $102,500. Through the treasury of the national and New York: League combined $36,653.38 was expended, $25,149.49 being regular budgetary expenditures and $11,502.89 being for special work. RAHWAY, N. J. RAHWAY, N. J.—The Ruth Missionary Circle surprised its pastor, the Rev. A. L. Wright, of Second Baptist Church, by presenting him a fine turkey for his Thanksgiving dinner. It also gave baskets of dinner to the old members. Robert Freeman' Curse of the U. S. N. passed the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. William S. Maize, after spending ten days with his parents over Thanksgiving, left for the S. A. T. Corps at Howard University, Washington, D. C. He was royally entertained with her. The ten Junior League presented the old members of the A. M. E. Church with baskets of fruit for their Thanksgiving. It also remembered the pastor, the Rev. Vanderhoist, with a basket of provisions and rabbits for his Thanksgiving dinner. The gifts were presented by Miss L. Jackson Mrs. Harris of Bond street spent the week end in brooklyn. Mr. J. Lafee in main street after several illness Mrs. Hattie Hicks of Philadelphia is now living in Rahway, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Hongon, Hazlewood avenue. RALEIGH N. C RALEIGH, N. C—The woman's annual conference was held at St. Paul's, A. M. E. Church recently. Quite a neat surname was realized to help toward conference claims. Mrs. J. K. Satterwhite and son were on the sick list last week. Mrs. Frank Twitty is still quite ill. Miss Katie Truman continues ill and has been taken to St. Agnes' Hospital. Miss Leah Gorham has gone to Bayboro to teach. Miss Gertrude Perry has gone to Bayboro and spent Thanksgiving with his parents in Auburn, N. C. Miss Laura Edwards, who has been spending some time in Brooklyn, is in the city visiting her mother, Mrs. Peggie Edwards. The Christian Endeavor of St. Paul's Church rendered a very good program Sunday evening consisting of recitations, solos, etc. The Oak City quartet rendered several selections, to the delight of all. Miss Kate R. Truman departed this life Tuesday morning, Dec. 3, at St. Agnes Hospital. She was a good teacher and interested in all educational work. A graduate of St. Augustine and later a teacher there, she also taught at Washington, N. C. At the time of her death she was a teacher in the Garfield School of this city. Her body was taken to Durham, her home. Burial took place Thursday. Among those who passed away were Sylvia Peather, Ella H. Perry, Carrie Belts Mosely, Alice Carrington Jones, Misses Annie Thomas, Julia Amee, Blanche Hall and Nannie Perry. Frank Laws, a highly respected citizen, died last Monday night and was buried Thursday. He had been in bad health several months. He leaves a wife and several children. He was buried in the home of the Mrs. Elizabeth Wiltshire is ill at the home. G.W. Fllening, South Wilmington street, The Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Satterwhite and son are convalescing from an attack of influenza. Col. and Mrs. J. H. Young, Dr. and Mrs. A. H. Ray James Carter, Jr. left Monday for Rocky Mount, where the Masons are in session. Prof. G. A. Edwards, president of the College, was in the Saturday on university. Mrs. Lillie Proctor, an old and respected citizen, died last Wednesday. She was a faithful member of St. Paul's Church for over fifty years. She was an old member of Ruth Court, No. 2, Order Eastern Star, and was buried with the honors of the order. Mrs. Florence Baker died last week after a stroke. She was a husband and son children and other friends. Funeral wa, held Tuesday from the Congregational Church. Miss Mildred Cotton is home from Connecticut on account of the illness of her parents. They are improving. 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(800) 252-2222 YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio—Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jackson of Canton spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. L. Harvey, Ardale street. A son, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Janies Southall, 2731/2 Fairgreen avenue. Mother and son are doing nicely, Mrs. Lilli Edward, 412 Andrews avenue, spent a few days in Pittsburgh with friends and relatives. Mrs. Wm, Paynter, 551 Mahoning avenue, entertained the Royal Social Club Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Stewart spent a few days in Pittsburgh with relatives. Mrs. James Kelley, Ridge avenue, has been ill. The Rev. W. O. Harper is able to be around again. Mrs. W. Saunards is out, again. **Military services for the late Theodore Erwin who died suddenly, were held** 2:30 p. m. Monday from the Third Baptist Church on Oak Hill - avenue, the Dr. W. G. Wickham cemetery. Interment was in Belmont Park Cemetery. A branch organization of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People was organized Friday evening at the Booker T. Washington settlement, the Belmont Park Cemetery. A very interesting meeting was held and a large membership was recorded. The following officers were elected: President, the Rev. J. T. Ogburn; vice-president, W. E. Wright; secretary, Laurence Robinson; treasurer, Miss M. E. Executive committee, H. C. Emerson, George Jefferson and James Stewart. Mrs. R. R. Docket entertained the Fleur de Lis Club Friday, Nov. 29. After the business the club adjourned, to meet in two weeks with Mrs. H. G. Emerson 16 Holmes street. Mrs. H. Bias of McKinnie street, has returned to meet with Mrs. W. Where she guest of her sister. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hubbard, 1001 Marshall street, is ill. Mrs. Bessie Hamilton, aged 54, a former resident, died in Cleveland Thanksgiving day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Roy. Mrs. Hamilton W. Erwin was summoned and assisted in removing her to Cleveland. Mr. Ervin, Mrs. Roy and two grandchildren were with her at the time of her death. 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INSIST ON HAVING THE GENUINE LEHMAN'S EDW. LEHMAN, Ph. G. GRADUATE PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY ORIGINATOR AND SOLE MAKER OF THE FAMOUS LEHMAN-REMEDIES 188 UNION AVE. (N.Y.) MEMPHIS, TENN. To Agents and Correspondents. As Christmas and New Year's Day will fall on Wednesday, all news lett- ery should be sent so as to reach THE AGE on the Monday preceding, so as to insure publication in the issues of those weeks. BEACON, N. Y BRAZON, N. Y.; THE STAT of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Sunday, Dec. 1, occurred the three-fold anniversary of the church and pastor. At 11 a. m, the pastor preached from Gen. xxxvii, 3, 5. At 12 o'clock the Sunday School held a brief session. At 3 p. m, the Rev. McDaniel of Newburgh preached the anniversary sermon. Dr. H. J. Kingdom of the white Baptist Church of Beacon spoke on consecration. At the evening service Dr. Byrd preached on faithfulness of the ministry. Communion was served to a large number. On the 24th of November the members celebrated the pastor's 33rd birthday. Mrs. J. Byrd of New York, mother of the pastor, spent a week with him, Deacon Shelton is out again after several weeks' illness. WASHINGTONVILLE, N. Y. WASHINGTON, N. Y. - Holy communion was celebrated at Bethany Chapel Sunday morning. The pastor was assisted by Elder Nat. Roe. The Sunday School was well attended. The banner was taken by the intermediate class, Mrs. Sewell, teacher. The young people's meeting was interesting. Herbert Peterson and Sara Depew sang ad uet. Mrs. James Lewis, Misses Frances Peterson and Nancy Mann. Misses Sarah Peterson and Slara Depew sang a duet. Miss Mabel Earls sang a solo. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bruin, after being on the sick list a few days, are able to be out. Charles Depew, Sr., has gone to New York City on business. Miss Frances Peterson, who has been visiting Miss Naomi Swell at Princeton, N. J., and Mrs. Frances Parker at Jersey City, has returned. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Garner of Ramsey, N. J., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis. PORT CHESTER. N. Y. PORT CHESTER, N. Y.—Services were well attended at Bethesda Baptist Church Sunday. The Rev. J. M. Levister, pastor, filled the pulpit Sunday morning and the Rev. Wear of New Rochelle, spoke at the evening service. Thanksgiving morning the Rev. Levister spoke from the subject, "Why God Should be Thanked," after which a praise and prayer service was held. Decatur James Griffin of Rye is very sick. He seemed to enjoy the surprise party tendered him under the supervision of Mrs. Rosa Rose. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Harper, formerly of Harrison, N. Y., have removed to 18 Westchester avenue. Port Chester. Ruth Myrtle Hill, one-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Hill, 11 Columbus avenue, Greenwich, Conn., died Nov. 7. Funeral services were held Nov. 8; interment in Union Cemetery. Mrs. Ruby Gibbs departed this life Nov. 16 at her late home, Hamilton avenue, Greenwich, Conn. Mrs. Lena Parker and children and her mother of Greenwich have gone South for the winter. Peter O. Thompson was ordained a deacon in the First Baptist Church, Greenwich. The Rev. W. H. Slater of New Rochelle preached the ordination sermon, Services were well attended Sunday evening at St. Francis A. M. E. Zion Church, the Rev. J. R Walters, pastor. Mrs. Harriet Husted will give a concert and New England supper Thursday evening, Dec. 12, for the benefit of the rally. Dr. J. W. McDonald of Waterbury, Conn., will preach Dec. 15. He will also deliver his famous lecture, "The Negro' Soldier and Democracy," on Thursday evening, Dec. 19. OUT OF TOWN CORRESPONDENCE NYACK. N. Y. NYACK, N. Y.—Members of Pilgrim Baptist Church gave a reception in honor of their pastor, the Rev: R. L. Greenwood: Pilgrim choir and St. Philip's A. M. E. choir rendered a fine selection. "Addresses were made by the Rev. E. Simms of Norwalk, Conn.; the Rev. Joseph Evans of Sparkill and the Rev. L. Taylor of St. Phillip's Church. The Rev. Greenwood was presented with a purse of $50. E. Randall was master of ceremonies. Mrs. M. Sabate and Miss Taylor of Catherine street left for Norfolk, Va., for a two months' stay. Mrs. E. Mays of Liberty street has returned from her visit to Westbury, L. I. On Monday evening the Afro-American Progressive Club met to perfect arrangements for celebrating the home coming from camp some time this month. GLEN COVE, N. Y. GLEN COVE, N. Y.—At the First Baptist Church last Sunday was Women's Day. Sister Hall of Flushing preached, The Rev. R. I. Gaines, the pastor, had a rest from preaching all day. At the A. M. E. Church the Rev. Lawrence, pastor, gave a very successful entertainment Thursday night of last week. The Lincoln Settlement House, under the leadership of Miss Smith, is teaching our people many things. The young people of the First Baptist Church are preparing to give a great patriotic concert on Thursday, Dec. 19. The AC is now being sold by Reuben and Joseph Gaines, sons of the Rev. R. I. Gaines. Persons having news notes for publication should give the same to either of the agents not later than Monday morning. HILLBURN. N Y HILLBURN, N. Y.—Brook Chapel held its annual Thanksgiving supper Thursday evening. It was a great success and a large sum of money was realized. Byron Gunner, Jr., and his sister, Sisley Gunner, spent Thanksgiving at home. Mr. and Mrs. Salmon of Bridgeport, Conn., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Defreese of Brook street. Mrs. William Amhurst is on the sick list, Miss, Goldie Degroat, who underwent an operation at the Suffern Hospital, is slowly recovering. Floyd Hicks is on the sick list. Miles Dennison has purchased a fine Shetland pony. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Suffern left Monday for White Eagle, Okla., where they intend to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morgen are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter. Mother and baby are doing nicely. YORK. PA. York, Pa.—William Thackston of Camp Lee spent ten days home with his wife, and returned last Friday. He speaks well for the boys in the camp. Madame E. L. Bruce, the "Oklahoma song bird," has just closed a successful revival in East King Street A. M. E. Zion Church, of which the Rev. Dr. R. Alexander Carroll is pastor, and did the preaching. Madame Bruce is the greatest musical help in revival that has visited here. Mrs. Grace Woods is on the sick list with the "flu." A twelve-pound boy arrived in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Armstrong a few weeks ago. The Rev. Stephen N. McNeal and wife spent a few hours with Dr. Carroll last week and preached in the revival. At the Presbyterian Church the Rev. E. W. Williams, pastor, Dean Pickens of Morgan College addressed the Community, Lyceum. He gave pointed facts necessary for the race's development. Mr. McKain of Kansas City, Kas, who has seen service "over there," has decided to remain in York. He will divest himself of Uncle Sam's uniform and get down to it. He wears several badges for shark shooting. Dr. W. H. King, pastor of the A. M. E.-Church, took part in the Lyceum services Sunday. ALBANY, N. Y. ALBANY, N. Y.-Mrs. Eva Brown of Market street, who was taken ill of hemorrhage, died last Wednesday and was buried Sunday from Israel Church. Last Sunday evening the Rev. Gumbs, pastor of Israel A. M. E. Church, began a series of sermons, illustrated by stereopticon views. The first was Joseph and his brothers. After the service the congregation viewed the pastor's study, which has been renovated and refurnished by members and friends, under the management of Mrs. H. Simpson. The social of the Red Cross, held at the home of Mrs. S. Sickles for the painting of the pastor's study, was a success. Mrs. Benjamin Deyo of Congress street, has donated to Israef A. M. E. Church an electric lamp in memory of her son, Benjamin Deyo, who died two months ago. The Hampton Singers will be in the city Sunday. Dec. 15 and will stop at-the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Oliver. They will sing in some of the leading churches. BUFFALO, N. Y. BUFFALO, N. Y.-Miss Mary Gibson, 396 East Eagle street, is visiting relatives and friends in the South. She will spend a few weeks in Memphis, Tenn.; St. Thomas, Ark., and several other cities before returning home. The "Bison Three" will give a musical concert at Bethel A. M. E. Church, Vine street, Dec. 12. Supper will also be served. Miss Winifred Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, of Clinton street, was married on Monday morning of Jast week to Hallie Edwards. The bride wore a handsome suit and carried american roses. Her sister, Mrs. W. Willis, was matron of home. William N. Davis was best man. The couple will be at home after Dec. 15 at 263 Clinton street. The Rev. A. L. Wilson officiated. The congregation of St. Philip's Church observed Thanksgiving Day as before in the history of the church. Two services were held, both being largely attended. The offering of fruits, canned goods and vegetables completely filled the altar and chancel. A number of persons brought baskets laden with good things to the rectory, for which the rector and family were deeply grateful? The annual parish meeting and vestry election was held in St. Philip's church Wednesday night. Reports from all organizations were received. Last year's record has almost been doubled. W. A. Barnes, one of Canada's business men, has been visiting his mother, 14 William street. The Justla Trio, formerly Johnson and Wells, are expected to play a week's engagement at Shea's Theatre in the near future. These people made a great hit with the public when they were here last year. Mr. and Mrs. Smith and family of Lockport were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Coleman of East Utica street on Thanksgiving Day. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are the parents of Mrs. Generette of Glenwood avenue. Mrs. Delphia Boger Holmes, wife of Lieut. Holmes of Boston, now in France, and also niece of Major and Mrs. O. C. Hall of Elm street, was the guest of her uncle and aunt on Sunday, Dec. 1. She was accompanied by Miss Delano Logan of Sacramento, Cal. Both were en route to New York City, where Mrs. Holmes is engaged in welfare work. Mrs. Leila M. Poole, 114 Pine street, has returned from an extended visit to relatives and friends in Detroit, where she was highly entertained. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rodgers of St. Paul, Minn. who have been the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. George N. Chase, left for home after being most extensively entertained by Buffalo society. The Rev. and Mrs. F. Robert Bennett have issued invitations to their twentieth marriage anniversary celebration Thursday night, Dec. 12. Thanksgiving services were largely attended at all the churches. J. A. Richardson, 466 Michigan avenue, who has been connected for a number of years with the New York Central Railroad, has gone to Chicago, where he will spend his vacation and the holidays. He will be the guest of W. Van Mitchell, 3447 Vernon avenue Miss Jennie E. Payne, 194 Clinton street, has returned to the city, after a vacation of two months spent with her mother, Mrs. John McKinney and friends in Glowersville, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright held the hainer booth at the St Luke A. M. E. Zion fair and bazaar. The receipts from the booth totalled $122.25. Miss Honolulu, Frank, teacher of the Juvenile class of the L. O. of G. S. and D of S., entertained her class at her Home on Nov. 28. Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Sarah Davis and C. V. Richardson, superintendent, were also present The main social event of the season was the marriage on Thursday night of Miss Margaret Dent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Dent, Clinton street, to Arthur Frederick Barton, a native of Jamaica, B. W. I. The marriage was solemnized in St. Philip's P. E. Church by the Rev. Father Bennet, rector. The Woman's Auxiliary will have a Victory Reception and Holiday Celebration at, Weiss Colonel Ollie C. Hall night, B. W. Ollie C. Hall has returned from Aurora and Chicago, where he went on the sad mission of burying his oldest sister. Mrs. Delphine Holmes and Miss Delano Logan spent a short time in the city as guests of Major and Mrs Ollie C. Hall, while enroute to New York City. The annual parish meeting and vestry election at St. Philip's Church resulted in reports from all organizations and guilds doubling the excellent record of last year. Alex Parker, Thomas Payne and Clifford Parris were the new members of the vestry elected. Quarterly meetings were held last week at both Bethel A. M. E. Church and the St. Luke A. M. E. Zion Church. Reports were good. Mrs. Priscilla Moore and Miss Frances Smith are on the sick list ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—The sixteenth annual fair of A. M. E. Zion Church came to a close last Sunday with all reports in showing the amount raised clear of expenses $700. Dr. A. A. Crooke of New York City preached morning and evening to a packed house. Dr. Crooke, while in the city, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. E. D. W. Jones, The Fortnightly Sewing Circle met with Miss Celestine Kearney, 438 Caroline street, last Thursday. After the regular routine of business dinner was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Morris entertained at dinner at the Rose Room Thursday evening at the Rose Rainwater and Mrs. J. Herndon. Miss Allagood entertained in honor of Sergent, Ennells of Camp Upton. Covers were laid for ten at her home in Pittsford, N. Y. The Mohawk Whist Club met with Mrs. R. Cottoms, Hohawk street. The first prize was won by Mrs. Hazzard and second prize by Mrs. Murray. The visiting prize was won by Charles Strothers. The Elite Social Club met at the home of Mrs. John Williams on Dec. 15. The evening was spent in music and games, after which the following officers were elected: Mrs. Lulu Green, president; Miss Chase, vice-president; Miss McCall, secretary; Mrs. G. Burks, treasurer. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The Empire Lodge, No. 312, G. U. O. of O. F., won the prize of $2.50 in gold for having the largest delegation at the sixteenth annual fair of Zion Church. The honors were divided with Marilda Household of Ruth No. 759 who helped to swell the number. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowe of Oregon street entertained Sergt. Ennells of Camp Upton and Elmer Noey of Narragansett Pier, R. I. There were forty guests present. Harley Cash has written two songs, one of which was sung at the Family Theatre contest by Miss Elise Towns. W. Henry Green made a trip to New York City last week. A victory reception in celebration of the winning of the .war will be held in Progressive Hall Dec. 18. The Junior choir of Zion Church, under the direction of Miss E. Towns, are making extensive preparations for their Xmas music. Mrs. J. J. Hassell entertained last Monday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of her husband, J. J. Hassell, at their home on Ford street. After music and games, refreshments were served. HEART LEAF Hair Tone Natures Famous Remedy for growing LONG and BEAUTIFUL HAIR. If you have short, happy and harsh hair, or if you are troubled with dan- druff, falling hair, breaking hair, itch- ing scalp. DO NOT DELAY, but use at once, HEART LEAF HAIR TONE, then watch the good results. It darkens gray hair and puts new life into it. Price $9c, sent by mail on receipt of money. Agents wanted. You can make good money. Write at once for special terms to agents. Will Promote a full Growth of Hair; Will also Recover the Strength, Witility and the Beauty of the Hair. 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Price, the Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Rose, Leonard Dusen and family are suffering with the influenza. Baby Perry is ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Emma Peterson is spending some time with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peterson. The Second Baptist Sunday school will hold its Christmas tree Dec. 24. The second annual meeting of the Second Baptist Church Society was held Monday evening and called to order by the pastor. Reports from the various branches of the church were made with a $a$, showing of success and progress. Complete financial statements of the treasurer showed that the sum of $2,317.06 had been received from all sources during the year ending October 31. Total expenditures amounted to $1,545.70, leaving a balance of $771.76. This balance includes the parsonage fund of $500. UTICA. N. Y. UTICA, N. Y.-At Hope Chapel last Sunday, A. W. Peckham of the American Sunday School Union spoke on "Life Among the Mountains of Tennessee and Kentucky." It was Very interesting. The Rev. R. J. Strother and James Wormworth were appointed on the committee to meet the mayor and other citizens for the purpose of arranging a suitable memorial in honor of the men and women of this community, who have served in the war. Capti S. M. King, W. R. K. of P., spoke last Monday at Hope Chapel on "The Good of the Order" EUREKÀ SOCIAL CLUB 8TH ANNUAL RECEPTION and BALL on Wednesday Evening December 25th, 1918, at Foater's Hall, 131 Genesace St., Utica, N. Y. Music by Lumberg Theatre full Orchestra Dancing 8 till 3. Admilation, Ladies, 50 cents. Gents, 75 cents. Free Taxi service. Sergt. Charles Thomas of Oneida is home from Camp Dix. He spent several days here visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Howard of Clinton were in town recently and were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Grant of Broad street over Thanksgiving. The Waiters and Caterers' Club entertained the members of the "Tennessee Ten" after the performance on last Saturday evening with whist and other games. They left Sunday morning for Auburn, N. Y. James L. Harrison of Jay street had a paralytic stroke recently, but is much improved. Alfred Moorhand, Gilbert White and Kermith Blair left the city last week for Bristol, Pa., for shipbuilding work. Miss Viola Lavender is seriously ill at her home on Broad street. Mrs. Florence S. Johnson, who has been very ill, is able to be around again. Walter Baynard of the Republican Club and Louis Buck have returned from a delightful trip through New York and Pennsylvania. ELMIRA, N. Y. ELMIRA, N. Y.—Services at Douglass Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church were well 'attended Sunday evening. The pastor, the Rev. L. L. Woods, preached a stirring sermon on the "Prodigal Son." The offering was good. The superintendent, officers and teachers gave an entertainment Thursday evening for the benefit of the Sunday School. Sunday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. will be the fourth annual Christmas rally for the pastor's salary, under the auspices of the Varick Christian Endeavor Society. A special program will be rendered under the able direction of John A. Wilson. Mrs. Theodore Dunham, 656% Dickinson street, was a visitor in Watkins Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Dunham 656% Dickinson street, entertained at dinner recently Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson, J. C. Jackson, Miss Alice Lee and Mrs. Blanche Dunham. A dancing party was given in Temperance Hall Thursday evening by the Elks, under the management of Thomas Davis. Enjoyable music was furnished and a pleasant evening spent. Mrs. Violet Holland and daughter, Mrs. Minnie Perkins, and niece, Vivian Holland, who have been the guests of Mrs. E. E. Wilson, 423 Standish street, have returned to Columbus, O. Mrs. Ethel Richardson of Starkey was the guest of Mrs. Thomas Carter, 513 Parridge street. Mrs.' J. D. Wilson of Syracuse is the guest of Mrs., O. Moore, East 5th street. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse O. Moore and Mrs. J. D. Wilson were entertained at dinner Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. William Brent. Mrs. Gco. Powell is maid at the Lyceum Theatre. Mrs. Ellen Robiuson, 657 Dickinson street, received two letters recently from her son, Frank Robinson, who is in France and has been made a sergeant. Mrs. S. E. Howard, 656½ Dickinson street, received a letter from her son, Clarence Mabery Howard, who is in France and doing well. Mrs. Frank Haley, East Fifth street, has received a letter from her husband in France. Robert Jones of Addison, who is, well known in Elizabethtown, has by fire Saturday that him received several business places. Ruth Elizabeth, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Townsend, died Thursday at 360 East Fifth street, aged eight months. A private prayer service was held at the home Saturday at 3 p. m. The Rev. L. L. Wopda officited. Burial was in Woodland Cemetery. HAMPTON INSTITUTE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT At the close of the Students' Army Training Corps work, that is by December 14, Hampton Institute will organize classes for men who can meet the school's regular entrance requirements. An opportunity is offered ambitious and serious students, who have been unable on account of the war to come to Hampton, to do eight months of work in five months. Information and also application blanks will be furnished by Major Allen Washington, Commandant of Cadets, Hampton Institute, Va. AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE BEGINS OCTOBER 15, 1918 All colored men from 18 to 21 years of age who have a public school education or its equivalent should enroll in the Students' Army Training Corps. Board, loge, clothes are furnished and one-dollar a day paid by the United States Government. Selected from among the men who enroll in the Students' Army Training Corps. The military training will be supplemented by strong courses in Sanitation, Mathematics, Science and English. For further information write today to JAS. B. DUDLEY, President, Greenboro, N. C. National Training School DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA Though it is young in history, the Institution feels a just pride in the work thus far accomplished, for its graduates are already filling many, responsible positions, thus demonstrating the aim of the school to train men and women for useful citizenship. DEPARTMENTS ALREADY ESTABLISHED ASHEVILLE SCHOOL OF DESIGNING AND DRESSMAKING New French System taught where pupils can cut all the latest patterns by tape measure. Employment given to those who desire to remain in Asheville. Correspondence Course completed in three weeks. Open all year round. SYRACUSE, N. Y. Syracuse, N. Y.-Arthur McCoy, 411 Madison street, who has been spending, Thanksgiving week with family, left Saturday for New York. Mrs. Wm. Griffin spent the week-end with relatives, in Canajoharle. Edward Scott of Owego is in the city visiting relatives. Little Herman' Harrison, 917 Orange street, celebrated his ninth birthday at his home. About Forty guests were present. Refreshments were served The Culture Congress at the People's A. M. E. Zion Church Sunday was well attended. Cato Anderson, after opening the meeting, called for quotations, which were given readily. Mrs. Douglas Scarboro, who had charge of the program, then called the following, who responded: Instrumental solo, Miss America Schaffer; vocal solos, Miss Eather Hodges and Fred Cooper. An instructive address was given by M. Fred Carlisle. The new officers were in their respective chairs. Speeches of acceptance by the incoming officers were very encouraging and well received. R. H. Jones is president, Mrs. Douglas Scarboro, vice-president; H. L. Smith, secretary; the Rev. J. D. Wilson. Prof. L. H. Caldwell gave a concert at Troy Friday evening. Master Enrique Cachamalle, after an illness of several weeks, is able to be out again. Wm. La Vard left the city Thursday for an entertaining trip through Pennsylvania. The N. A. A. C. P. held its regular meeting Friday evening. Miss Marjorie Robbins has moved from Gifford street to 528 East Washington street. V. H. Brown of Waltertown spent the week-end in the city calling on old friends. Mrs. Geo. Deamond is still ill. Mrs. Marguerite Garthen has recovered sufficiently to be out again. The W. C. T. U. of Eastwood were the guests of the W. C. T. U. of Bethany Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Mack is president, on Sunday. Iteming for publication should be sent to Washington street not later than Sunday. VINEYARD AUBURN, N. Y AUBURN, N. Y., Mrs. Fred Charles entertained, a number of friends last Thursday evening in honor of her guest, Mrs. Geo. Morton of Hamilton, Ont. Mrs. Mary Bowers of Lockport, is in the city for a few days. Mrs. Edwin Watkins entertained at dinner last Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Henry Washington of Binghamton, Mrs. L. Sterling Williams spent Monday in Syracuse, the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. R. Moreland. The "Younger Set" tendered Miss. Gladys Stewart a surprise party, the occasion being her "seventh" birthday. A very enjoyable time was had by all present. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cooper entertained the Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Smith and Mrs. Henry Washington at dinner Sunday. NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. New Rochelle, N. Y.—The union Thanksgiving services were held at the St. Catherine A. M. E. Zion Church, Thursday. The church was crowded to the doors. The Rev. William H. Slater, of Shiloh Baptist Church, preached the sermon. A collection of nearly $100 was taken up, to be divided between the New Rochelle Hospital and the day nursery. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks of Pelham Manor gave a party last week in honor of Mrs. George Madison of Riverton. N. J. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.' Rex Owen, Mr. and Mrs. William Blunt of Larchmont; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Billins, Mr. and Mrs. W. King, Mr. and Mrs. John Green and Barnes of Pelham Manor. CORONA, N. Y. CORONA, N. Y.-On last Sunday morning, the pastor preached a very inspiring sermon. A large number of children and grown folk attended the Sunday School at 2 p. m. At 6:45 the Christmas Endeavor was largely attended. 'Mr. Chipley gave a very interesting and intelligent talk on "Start Now." At the evening services ex-Congressman Murray delivered an address. On Thursday evening the Young Builders' Club will give an entertainmeit at the church. INSTITUTE INNOUNCEMENT "Army Training Corps work, that is titute will organize classes for men nlar entrance requirements. ambitious and serious students, who the war to come to Hampton, to do months. cation blanks will be furnished by mandant of Cadets, Hampton Insti- JAMES E. GREGG, Principal. ARMY TRAINING CORPS AT THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE OCTOBER 15, 1918 years of age who have a public school education Students' Army Training Corps. Board, lodg- and one dollar a day paid by the United will be selected from among the men who enroll supplemented by strong courses in Sanitation, may to JAS. B. DUDLEY, President, Greens- ae Bat ore POS ee EIS TAI Seas fi RR DERG, OUR Mian AO Gr RCD LENT Ee : Meee Mea eer uerepr ects Tere bnrucens Wetec ties le oa eae UP rat CN en eG OE URE ee FEN ER Sere N VCMT BW NEUE Ay EIT RAR Rae ENT AES Vets Man CRS MIME maa Sew 1a rte ee eS SS ones a Bee re ee Doe HY NRE SR Fiat NEW YORK AGE: BAT OKI 7; DECEMBER 14, 1910.) BRAS Ra HTC aes ? Te RARE Oe RTE ge SCOeEN A aE ROW, LORE AGE, B Ite CEREAL Mec eee ace age Bayi ti eee eee f ae ee es ie AN) RS ECR ENE ISS UO Heh Aey ama act ates ee mines nar eee) Stay CERRO Ne noone PETRA, BN ears ME APR HIRT 4° he Meir Bork Age “MS The National: Nears Weakly, / SATURDAY, DECKEOBUR 14, 1918 "Published on Thursday of Drecy Week, \ Volume 2000% mas. | ga am sew _. Bubsortptions by Mall; Postpaid! * OND YRAR —_—__-_ 42.00 380e ———— eke “won ————— 68 BNGLw: Gory “~ $ORRGN SS ONERiRa ONE OY "year 5:00 teEBNe Ts Tne eset Setios at Row Ben. c, uider the act of Marck 5, . : ‘Terphons, Beyent aa18. FRED R. Mogim.Fulticber sad Bititor LESTER 4 WALTON, . “ances we JORNDOR, zs Londen, oepee, tf Green Street, Charing Cross Reads, a ehcrees sal leczare and, make all checks YORK AGE. THE RED CROSS DRIVE, SE ere ee the head of the American: Red Cross, has asked every American to enroll in the Red Cross during the Christmas roll call; which is to run from December 16 to 23. This appeal should meet with’ a hearty response among all Ameficans, and especially among Negro Americans. * Not.that the Red C?oss has met all the just expectations of the racé in the way of fair play and equal recognition, but personal and racial grievances, however well founded, shduld be subordinated to the’ fur- therance of the noble work it is doing. . >It will be better for the members of the race to be inside this great organization, where they can co- operate with the largo number of liberal and broad-minded-—whife members in placing its policy on the genuine basis of true democracy, and frge it from the taint of race prejudice-that crops out every now and then in its administration. -_ The general participation of the Negro in war work of all kinds, ne fullest extent permitted, has t’been without its value in gain- ing recognition and respect even among those at first loth to accord either. We are told that the good work-done by the Negroes of At- Janta in the last drive for united war work has resulted in a fuller recognition of the capacity of the race to furnish its own leaders and sustain them in their efforts. The same capacity was demonstrated in) "North Carolina, where the Negroes oversubscribed their allotments; and ran ahead of the whites in certain sections. Let us join in the Red Cross ‘drive and enroll in its membership, as‘it embraces all colors in its work of relief. We may help to broaden its policy, so as to afford all yomen the full measure of its educational éourses and the inclusion of our competent colored nurses among those sent to care for our soldiers in France. Hasten the day by enrolling in the drive. LET US BE SPECIFIC. “ One point has been clearly brought in the correspondence con- sequent upon complaints sub- imitted to the Director General of Railroads against the abomination ‘of the “Jim Crow” system, as Presi- dent Scarborough so justifiably puts it. That point is that the Rail- road Administration is not in a po- “sition, and will not endeavor to put itself in position, to help in a campaign against that system. ~ But the Railroad Administration has placed itself upon record as recognizing its duty to provide ade- quate accommodation for both white and colored . passengérs. That the accommodation now pro- vided colored passengers is far from adequate is a matter capable of proof, if those who have endured its, hardships would submit their ‘complaints in the form of specific information, giving the names of roads-and the details of the treat- ment and. accommodations, or rather lack ‘of .sccommodations, forced upon them, F200 7 . , The officials, of’ the Railroad Ad. sniniatrasion’ baie, behead to; ya ry cua okie teed ent ten passetiger investigated, Wwith'a' yiew to’ providing! the ddequate ‘accom> modation that .it stresses as de to every ‘passenger, of what- ever, race or color.’ Let ‘the, next protest.or complaint deal, only with specific instances of such mistreat- ment, or the’ deliberate failure to provide-the decencies, which should Ibe embraced in the term of “ade- quate accémmodiation.” - + Incidentally, it might, be main- tained that President Scarborough’s letter presented a specific instance lof the failure to provide the ade- quate accommodation that the Rail- road Administration declares itself aq favoring. The ‘failure to pro- vide sleeping accommodation for a passenger of his character and po- sition certainly indicates a lack of adequate accommodation. If the ‘state Inw prevented.his occupying a berth in the sleeper attached to the train in question,‘in common with white passengers, another sleeping coach sHould Have been attached to the train. Let the Railroad .Ad- ministration be consistent and in- sist on the provision of the “ade- quate “accommodation” that it stands for. ©. . Let us didp the general denun- ciation of the “Jim Crow” system for the time and try the effect of being, specific. , Give the Railroad Administration la chance to make good. TWO VIEWS OF LABOR. One of the articles on the pro gram of the British Labor Party the greatest political power amon; workers in the world today, is th matter of self-government in indus try. As defined by Mr. Arthu Gleason, one of the leaders of thi party, this self-government by th workers was developed as follows In the old days, and those days are very old, industry was an auto- cratic thing, run by a “boss” at the top—by a man who spoke of the works as his own plant. To him labor was a commodity, a thing that could be bought and sis But England learned, under WSF con- ditions, that labor is a human’ value, and you get the most pro- duction when you treat it as a hu- man value; and: under the suppres- sion of War it has been worked out as a human industry, Inside the shop the people sit as a human power with the miners in working out the condi.ions of the factory. Step by step the’ workers are con- sidered a part of the developing ca- pacity. The British Government who has sought to institute these work shop committees, has had more productive results, and has found that the committes, instead of creatifig trouble and friction, fill the workers with interest, and jus- tice is given to each worker. When new devices are brought into the factories, the worker is allowed to enter the room, and it is shown to him what output will be, and what his wages will be in relation to the alded production, If he. je-not sat= isfied- with the work he is to do in that capacity, he has the power to call the rest of the committee to sit with the workers and determine a new line o° work. It has been found that the worker does better work if he is treated as an equal. Production measures up and the old trouble disappears.” Something of the same sort of dea is indicated in a brochure en- itled ‘Brotherhood’ of Men and Jations,” by Mr, John D. Rocke- eller, Jr., in which he claims that abor and Capital are partners vith-common interests. He argues urther: O Neither can attain the fullest per- manent measure of success unless the other does also, and the unnat- ural conditions, namely, the absence of contact between owner and em- ployee, must be made as nearly nor- mal as possible by: the establish- ment of personal relations between the owners, represented by the offi- gers, and the employees, represent ing ‘certain of their fellow workers whom they themselves have chosen, This is a recognition of the prin- iple of representation, but it does ot go the length that the British abor leaders have demanded and pparently obtainel, The significant eature of Mr. Rockefeller’s views that as one of the greatest em- loyers of laber in America he per- eives and frecly admits the neces- ity of admitting Labor to at least partnership in the enterprise, Vhether this partial concession will atisfy the growing appctite of La- or for power, remains to be seen, That the broader vision attained y the Rockefeller interests in more scent dealings with their em- joyees has done away with much f:the friction’ that formerly pre- niled, is evident to those who have dpibied 5 the” Shindard Olt indus. we date sh ATI Seagate Nagi ae sa aA hiss areca el GS A ERA ts “VIEWS and.REVIEWS JAMES - W.. JOHNSON, Corremcrng Becren | w 10) SR a SN a ee a ee The colored people of the United States are naturally proud of ‘the record of their own soldiers in the.war. We know that 300,000 ‘of our own boys were among tliose who made the world safe for democracy, - ‘ ' "Because so many of our own boys fought the fight for democ- racy for the world, we as a race, are more determined than ever to see that our own ‘country is not slighted in its share of the newly wan freedom for men, ~ t But in our pride and determination we must not overlook the part played by colored men from other parts of the world, If the United States is indebted to its colored fighters, England and France ate equally, if not more indebted to their colored soldiers. | ‘The French record shows that 800,000 of her troops were col- ored men; the British record shows that 1,161,800 troops in the British army were colored men. . “ Colored men all over the world feel pretty suré as to how France will pay her debt. How will England pay hers? How will the United States pay hers? ~ . FREEDOM OF THE SEAS. ° _ ihe delegates who are going to the peace conicrence with real peace in their minds are not"going to have an entirely peaceful time of it. Lo « The forces that stand for the old order are making themselves felt. Great pressure will be brought to have the conference settle this war as all other wars have been settled; that is, for the diplomats to get together and sign a secret treaty which does nothing more than levy indemnities and change the political boundaries of various countries. Of course, Germany's boundaries are going to be changed, she is certain to lose Alsace and Lorraine; and it is also certain that she will have to pay forthe damage wrought in Belgium and northern France, But from some quarters the claim is being made. that the Allied nations should be indemnified for what the war cost them! at the same time, a clamor is coming from these same quarters that all German manufactured goods should be boycotted for a period of seven years. The war costs of the Allied nations, excluding the United States, would exceed one hundred billion dollars; it is some problem in higher arithmetic to figure out how Germany could eke pay such a sum, especially if not allowed to sell her gootts. | Perhaps the greatest jar to the peace of the peace conference ill come out of the question of the freedorn of the seas. Winston Churchill last week riade the following statement in London: | “We shall enter the Peace Conference with the absolute determina- tion that no limitation shall be imposed on our right to maifitain naval * defence," he said. > - » ‘ _ “No matter what appeals are addrossed: to us we do not intend to lend ourselves in any way to restrictions which will prevent the navy . from maintaining its well deserved superiority on the seas.” * To an unbiased mind the question naturally arisc8, “What is the difference between preponderating force on sea and preponderating force on. land?” To such a mind it would seem that there is more moral sanction for a great army than for a great navy; for whereas, a nation has a right*o protect its homeland, its right to dominate the seas, which belong to.no nation, is doubtful. As a man might be Justified in defending his own home by the most violent force, ‘but would not be justified in using that force on the public streets. The reply is that England is an island power, and can protect herself only by a navy. Still, if no other power haga great navy, it is hard to sce why England should worry. . President Wilson has sounded the true note. Ie has said that every nation at the peace table must be prepared to sacrifice some- thing. It will be only through a spirit of that kind that the results of the conference will be of any enduring benefit. . MORE ON THE LABOR QUESTION, er from the Rev. George Frazier Miller, pub brings us back to the labor qugstion. 1ot feel that there is need of any apology fo tion; for it is as vital as any other questio e, we do not yet realize fully enough that for, equal manhood and citizenship rights The letter from the Rev. George Frazier Miller, published in last week's Age, brings us back to the labor question. We do not feel that there is need of any apology for goitig back to that question; for it is as vital as any other question before the Negro. . : As a race, we do not yet realize fully enough that the things we are fighting for, equal manhood ahd citizenship rights, are deeply involved in our economic status. In order to make real progress, both these fronts must move forward together. They cannot be definitely separated. We must learn to fight for and guard our economic advantages just as we do our civil and political rights. - Now, it ig a mistake to emphasize economic advancement over civil and political progress. It is a mistake to preach the doctrine that if the Negro will only get money, all his manhood and citizen- ship rights will be automatically accorded to him; that has been demonstrated to be false, It is possible thatthe Negro might be- come very rich in America, and yet be denied his full rights. On the other hand, it is not at all probable that he will be accorded his full rights so long as he remains the Lazarus at the nation's table, Money will not of itself bring full rights, but progress towards the enjoyment of full rights must be backed up and reenforced by econ- omic power, : Mr. Miller’s'letter referred to the article in tlis column a couple of weeks ago on the situation of the colored waiters in New York. In that article we said that the white waiters were almost as short- sighted as the colored waiters; that if they would lay aside prejudice, take the colored waiters into the union and work side by side with them, there would be no skilled men to take their places when they made demands on their employers. The writer had doubts as to how such a proposition would strike the white waiters. Mr. Miller's letter clears up the doubt on that point. He had the opportunity séveral weeks ago of addressing 2,500 of the-striking white waiters, and, among other things, he said to them: _ = ‘ : “Work erate mth inc men and make ap dation I he | <ifanks of labor. 89 long as your fellow. workmen arg upright, clean, and. sna oeoaeg Jane Aa Foes elo aroriesen arose, clean, and exploiters of labor, to create, or to maintain, a division in ‘the ranks of* labor, Inbor itself ought to recognize the wisdom of solidarity without ” regard to race, color, creed or nationality.” . My Mr, Miller says that this statement was received with thunder- ous applause. ‘The fact that the white waiters greeted this sentiment with applause is proof that the presgat moment is a good one for some constructive effort on the part of the colored waiters, Let them take advantage of' the present condition and feeling to entrench them- selves firmly in the hotels and restaurants of New York. This steady and lucrative employment is now’ almost, entirely, in the hands of aliens; the colored American waiters are entitled toa fair share of it. Now it scems that there is a chance to get it. “Just a few mtoré words on the subject in general, We wish there were more colored ministers like Mr.'Miller. More of them who would make a study of practical, present-day questions and. teach the people what they learn. aS A great deal has been said and written about the Negro’s part in the coming reconstruction. The difficulty is that the great mass of the race does not know what the reeonstruction is about. ‘The reconstruction which the masses throughout the world are thinking of and planning for to-day is not political reconstruction, but economic reconstruction. They have come to learn from bitter experience that no matter which set of rascals hold the political job’, the men who hold the laboring jobs are no better off. They have ‘ome to realize that the only way to change their condition is to: revolutionize the’ economic system; to sce, to it that labor be no longer a mere commodity to be bought in the market, but that the laborer be a partner in production. They realize that better wages and better hours and better working conditions are only makeshifts ; that the secure bepegrment of their condition can come only through making labor an.¢qual asset with capital to be pooled in the partner- ship 6f production, : : ‘This, of course, is merely a rudimentary statement of the econ- omic problem, which. the workers of the world are to-day trying to solve. But the great mass of colored American workers know nothing of this economic problem even in a rudimentary way. Their ignorance is excusable; there are very few to teach them, and they have had no practical means of becoming familiar with it. And not only the masses of the race arc ignorant of it; very few of the educated classes and leaders know anything about it. The education of most of those who are looked to as race leaders has been almost wholly of the old classical school, “small .Latin and less Greek”; very few of them have made a serious study, in school or out ot school, of scientific, economic and social questions. And so it is that the great majority of the race’s public speakers on the plat- form and in the pulpit are still pounding esa rhetorical speeches, Aailing around among the beautiful clouds, and filling illimitable space with an, outpour of windy words, What is sorely tieeded is to have those who: help to shape the thought and opinion of the race, first to learn something themselves about the forces and facts in the world of to-day, then to try and give that something in a clear and simple way to those whom they have the privilege of teaching. They may with profit to themselves and the rest of us give less time to what Socrates said and what Julius Caesar did, and pay raore attention to what is being said and done by the men who are now making and moulding the conditions under which we must live. _ There is a little hook by Arthur Henderson, the British labor leader, called “The Aims of Labor.” It contains the A. B. C. of the econonfic problem which the working people of the world are to-dat trying to solve, _It also contains the “Program of the British Labor Party on Reconstruction," the most truly democratic utterance that has come out of the war; and we say this while taking into consid- eration all that has been said by President Wilson, Lloyd George and the other statesmen of the world. This little book can be ob- tained for fifty cents, If all of the intelligent colored ministers and public speakers in the country would read this little book through three times, then preach and explain its meaning whenever they had opportunity, the light of what is going on in the big world of present- day realities would begin to daWn on the minds of the great mass of the race. We repeat that the Negro can take no real part in the recon- struction that is going on unless he knows what the reconstruction is} about. He cannot expect to take part in the solution of,the present cconomic problem unless he knows the rules by which it is being || worked out. a | WAS IT ONLY CAMOUFLAGE? | ENJOYS THE EDITORIALS. : WAS TT ONLY CAMOUFLAGE? To the Editor of Tne New York Ace: ‘The war is practically over, and soon our boys will be returning home, after having helped with their blood to bring gentle peace again to the world, But how will these same black boys fare when the smoke of battle has cleared away? ‘ Will they find the New Democracy, for which so many paid the supreme sacrifice, broad enough. to cover: them: selves and others of their race, who, not permitted to go to the front, remained at home and did untiringly the part of the civilian soldier, fighting labor's bat- tle that the boys In the firing line might have ammunition, clothing, food and comfort, or shall they be made to feel that the cry of Democracy for the strong and weak was but a camouflage s0 far as the Negro was concerned, a catch phrase with which to win the war? ‘There are men among the better class in this community who would give the Negro’a meed of fairness, and there are “certain lewd fellows of the baser sort,” who would use every atom of power to crush those same black soldiers who have risked life and limb to protect them and their children against the invasion of a hostile army. ER JO TO MAKE AMERICA SAFE. To the Editor of Tne New \orx Acs: “Tam very anxious to know if there is to be a representative of the Negro race at the International Peace Congress which is to take place soon. I think that as we are now famed as peace- makers, if we make a desperate attempt to tell the world that it is not all. peace and harmony at home, we will get pro- tection, The American white maa will be forced through hig own laws to make this country for its Negro citizens, This ls the psychological moment; if we speak now we will be heard, . . F, Isaaa CAMERON, To the Editor of THe New Yorx Ace: You will find enclosed a check for my subscriptions for Tne Ace. It is a great_paper and I enjoy it so much, especially the editorials. 1 don’t want to miss one copy. , = (Mrs.) A. W. Jomnsox. THE CITATION OF THE OLD 18TH, (Philadelphia Evening Bulletin) Among the honors which France has bestowed apon Ainerican soldié?s none is more interesting than the “citation” by which the entire 369th Regiment is given the coveted Croix de Guerre or War Cross, This regiment was composed wholly of colored troops, although the higher officers were white men of long military experience, Originally a New York wnit its recruits came from many States. The citation is for gallantry in the September and October offensive in the Champagne sector, and while it deals in considerable detail with the valor of particular officers, % praises the courage and: tenacity of the whole regiment, which suffered heavy losses. Only a few’ regiments have received such distinction, for the French are chary about distribu- ting honors lest they become cheap, The incident illustrates the lack of racial prejudice in the French. It has. been said that.in the first year of the war France ‘would have been defeated had it not been for the services—largely volun tary—of African troops, who rushed to her aid and displayed prodigies of valor, They broke the German line and reached the ‘open but, lacking support, had to, retire, : ‘American colored troops have done thelr whole duty in this war. This coun- try should not py willing: France to give full acknowledgment of thelr services: woe INCIDENTSIOF WAR: WORK FROM OVerperia bali de Naar nectaes eal ig th, Mt received a Igtter from Dr. Floyd Gy Snelson, in which he giver sore inten esting detalls of war work which cam” under his “observation while in France Among othér things he said: : No doubt you are aware of the rel cent visit of Secretary Baker*on this side, on his inspection tour of the Ex! peditionary Forces. The Stors ong! Stripes, published in Paris, relates ant interesting article of his visit with a Negro regiment as follows: 4 “With a gasoline tank as a rostrum, ¢ Secretary Baker sddretsed an aucieng of some 2,000 Negro stevedores whe, were billeted in the Vesle sector, during’ their lunch hour, The speech, a5 nafs ae the entire stage setting, was highy’ informal. Part of ‘his audience yy sprawled upon the roof of a Me finidhed warehouse overlooking the’ focal gasoline tank, and vearly all of: them went on munching the contents: of their mess kits, as it was intended they should do. < “The Secretary told them how proné: the people at bome all were of thet and of their work—both their own peot ple and the whole rest of the Ametaay nation at large. - He gave them a couple? of short stories that quickly surroum4 i him with an amphitheatre of shining! white teeth all set in a huge honest goodness grin. And’ when he words up by saying that he was going hone to tell all their folks how well they ent been doing and how glad they would be? to have first hand information of boyd their boys were doing and what valuables} service they were giving their country <i} he got such a hand.as only strong and] honestly calloused alms can give x. speaker, s “Both before and after the speech the} Sgeretary visited with the colored bop whim he saw at work.on Ure docks agg ‘in the warehouses, asking questions shaking hands with them right and lef and getting first-hand information as 493 how the difficult jobs were swung. The! boys were very proud of the good en: ‘couragemtnt given them by Mr. Bakes’ and he too was well impressed that om boys were rendering valuable service to ‘Uncle Sam.” ed By the kind and brotherly action of Mr. Baker it is hoped that our “boys will receive the same hearty estes: and admiration of all-America, All they: desire “for their labors is “an equal chance and a square deal” for ther’ race, S Mr. W. J. Walker, a kind and gencu crous Y. NM. CA. man of the type wed usually find in the various huts over’! seas, takes much pride in telating 4 commendable piece of work done by 24 regiment of Negroes in France near the=| Argonne recently. Just before the te cen American advance, news came {03} the commander of a colored stevedore’| regiment that it was absolutely nests sary that a certain amount of goods be piled on a train that would pass soa the town in central France where the company “was stationed in order that By might reach the men at the front tie} vere it was tee Tats. th Saf hat evening tk: men of the compar came in dog tired, soaking we fea the all-day rain and anxious for. ti comfort of the barracks. While thy, ] were lined up for supper the first Bee’ tenant who was in command. brietys explained what was needed and nlf them that he would not order a sing man to go down to the railroad to.load the train, but would ask for volunteers Every man who was willing to put its the evening for the good of his country, was to step.one pace to the front Every single man in the compaay, even the cooks who were standing nears) the window and overheard the conver j sation, stepped forward that one pati So the big trucks were loaded dows,’ with the whole company and the whole “I regiment went down and completed tht: work, 1h J ‘About 10 o'clock the lieutenarts (white) and the mess sergeant walked { two miles lack to the barracks and gut, supper for the crowd. The lieutenant’, himself set the table with jam 20d) melons which ke had bought. And wher, | o'clock in the morning came the com" pany returned to a fine hot meal, Whea 6 o'clock in the morning came a fers hours later, every single man -turntd out on time, ready for the day's work Although some of these tired lads were scafcely able to lift the heavy boxes , there was not a sinple grumble or com plaint, : =] Can these noble boys of our re | show any inore love for their county “ han this? They didn't go down f \ the station and work half the night for ¢ the sake of extra overtime wagtti here's no such thing as that, its “Wl. ime” for the dear old U. S. A. a Dr. Brooks, this is a true example af he faithfil services our boys are rem | tering the government. They are soe © be rewarded when peace is decla T would be glad to write more, bet 5: | fear T would over exert the patient » >f the censor, who has been kind nough to pass.the articles I have sett - fou previously. Hoping for a speed; ply, respectfully, Flovo G, Ssm0% HAS 12 SONS IN U, 8, ARMY. The Rev. R. H. Windsor, Rayville, La, Negro minister of the Raptist Church, has received a twelve star sef- vice pin, the gift of the American Réd Cross, for which he is a zealous worket. He has nineteen sons, twelve of thet in the army.” There are twins and trip. lets wearing the olive drab. ight of the boys “voluntecred amt four were drafted, It is believed Mr. Windsor It the only American father with such & fecord. Upon hearing of it” President Wilson, who is also president of the Red Cross, sent him a letter which said? T am writing to. say with what ine terest and .admiration I have learned that twelve of your sons are in the service of pur country and the, thie teenth impatiently waiting to follow them. This is a splendid record and T congratulate you from the hotton of my heart. The colored troops have proved themselves fine soldiers.” Dr. D. A. Bethea of Terre Haults Ind. who was recently defeated by & small margin for member of the School Board, ‘has been appointed a medial inspector in the public schools. | Thlt Is the first time that a colored maa: has been so Honored in Terre Haute... sy TRAITS NSS i aes MRE Tg Se eae RET RE CO, SRSA LS Ot eH Rd Pe a SPD POON Oat ER: ROA TE RAO RCE TANS TOG CENSUS VENTA LEH UL eh Pe Ree terrane Teaneck eR ULER OREN TE : ae EN Ges eae aN Ree TERA RNS car aC pet i en eee ere ies ye ee ae aac nas as ae a a 2 PEERS SES OE SR eA aetna UM OUT pena Se RoR OATS fre Gry RK AOR SATURDAY, DECRM] BCs a eS eA Sec Rces WFky PR MTC uae? Boat Bs eg Sere IR Ce BPE . Fe ER Cae EM Get SUE Ly WOE Ta oT SHA RAED a ON ee dal SE Peas ONS SABE, NRW XDR CAGE BAT Matera oe ARERR OS Ripraen eM A Slat Se He VS TRE OEE dicen eas eke § ( we seg Seat a HENS AAT SHEE une HIE SRE AES TORE ADE EA, ae RS SPOR IAE ERC ITSO eek SARS A UMC NOE Taal : SRS DRC Gt eee Pathe Ss Cent et cay ARGUE NRE Taste eae A See i ahs : , A 4 i yr [trouble was” netted. Te: was! Bookie. SCRANTON, BAL“. .-.°:] ° WASMMOTON LETTER, *; SPRINGFIELD, MASS: ‘HACKENSACK; en TT a ‘Washington; the man of patience, the | ° rox, Pa--Mr. tnd Mrs, Mictiael Se New York Age Buréat, il. Srixcrmp, Mass—A\ very pitty] Hacunxsicx) Nv J-“Chartetly; : ; : mas ‘of courage, the man’ of faith in| Scaawrox, Pa—Mr and Mra, Micka F biktawad,| wedding ceremony took place Saturday | ing was observed af the A. BOVE ’ a # ‘ of " his own-Yace, faith In the white race, Perry, were the guetts last’ week’ of ore. NW, evening at 8 o'clock whea Miss Hale Church with love ‘feast and: "gp \ 3 oad in the yin the South, in himself |My, aid Mra, Bert Brown. Roy Brown| ‘ - Waghingtin'D. C.:! loween Saunders and James H. Jones) iy tecaie mor ‘The: S : . . and in God.” Is there anything better’) 45) Afisg lay Hastings, both of nr ech fMEFE Married at the home of the bride's} class “itshe morning. .§ ‘ , worth doing young people than the giv: Paacried Bee. 2. Thep| Wasmixctox, D. C—There hig much sister, Mrs. Edward Lane, 237 Walnut | School was well attended. In the ag’ of ou lives. in useful service? ‘Scranton, were mar! » ‘They interest in the meeting of the Bethel] street, The ceremony was performed| ing the pastor, the Rev. £23.3 Sk * Fi There is nothing more worth while than | will make theirjhome at 530 Forest] iterary and Historical Association} by Dr. G. 2, Waller of the .Third| spoke from the subject, “Life's: to pve yourselves to the service of your | Court, Mrs. Pertilla and little igrand-| ing last Tuesday because the .fu-] Church, of which the bride is a member.| way.” Good congregations’ were ! fellowroen. (Tt does not make any dil-] daughter are in Brooklyn, N.Y. Miss] tiecof gee gnecation wea to be dis Milt Anna Chavis was maid of honor; tendance. Splendid conatyatog TAsAN | : .| ference to whom. ‘Crowns and thrones! — i yoy of Brooklyn and Mrs.| {ure of the association was to be c's) William Boone, brother-in-law of the] tended services.at Mount Olive B Ea eae coe Beech SNe SECs ieG | pS aN Recmancy oct berate ee ee » SIR we sane hate ace Asi Es patie ee aca Suet eta aera nad ES ek Ee . ea a xy a oa 3 I jl i ae : f° gx HO mes as oi THE LATE OR. BOOKER T. WASHINGTON (Special te Tue New Yorn Ace) Tuskscee, Ala.—The following address on the life of Dr. Booker T. Washington was delivered in the Gnstitute Chapel Sunday evening, November 10, by his successor as principal, Dr. Robert Russa Mo- ‘tan: he Years Ago, today, inthe midst fet of a eat ot ie Mir eaonlings he himself had made, surrounded by fam- ily, friends and people whom he loved most and who loved him most; his co- workers, his students, his family, and in the beautiful , Tuskegee atmosphere which he himself had created, Dr. Wash- ington passed out from among us. I am ‘not referring to him to-night be- cause of dnything that I can say, or any teibute that I can pay that will add to his “fame or glory or reputation, but rather that yay and I through his won- derful life tf service to his fellowmen HEHE ls place; that you and F from that life might catch inspiration and re- new our own consecration to duty and service to our fellowmen, even, as he consecrated himself to the service of humanity. He was not particular either whether that humanity was white or black. Naturally his interest centered in his own race, because his was a more backward race than most other races in this country and needed him most, and because he could perhaps serve them Detter. : Ewonder sometimes fellow workers, students and friends; those of us who have the honor and privilege and satis- faction of working here at Tuskegee Tastitute, when things do not go to suit us as ig frequently the case, and we are inclined to complain and find fault as perhaps we have reason for doing; sometimes when we pass to and. {ro ‘through these grounds and buildings, and no doubt admire as we frequently do, the magnificence of the place; 1 wonder if we think as we ought to ei what all of this means; what all of this institution represents; these Flounds,, buildings and: teachers: this large body of students, What does-it mean? “What are they here for? Not by accident certainly. Not mere orna- ments, susely! I wonder do we think "of the blood ‘and treasure; of the yearn- ings and heartache, the prayers, the suffering and sacrifice’ that have gone into the making; into the establishinent and upkeep of these buildings, these grounds, this Institute. I wonder if we “ter stop to. think, as we certainly - should, what it all means.. 1 wonder if “it makes on our minds and hearts the "deep and lasting impression which it ‘ought to make: if we are more earnest, ae geauihe because of it all. | When Dr. “Washington came here in 1881 and started not very far from this {spot fn a little church, a school with a “few pupils and himself as teacher; ; Rothing particularly promising in itself, > M0 prospects of fame, certainly not of "Money in those days, there must have ‘been days of doubts and many misgiv- ‘ings, and some shadows, He was at Hampton Institute, Secretary to General : Armstrong, a position which in those ys, or even now would be considered an honor for a colored man or a white man—to be Secretary to General Arm- _ Strong, who was founder of the Hamp- ton Institute, and who had been an officer in the Union Army. It was in- ‘deed an honor. Dr. Washington loved him as his own father, He was pleas- Antly situated at” Hampton, which was , beautiful “even “in those days It was “Yery pleasant to look out over the waters ‘And enjoy that beautiful campus and its - baildings, and to be asked to Fe, up “ Hampton and come down into Alabama, Sith its poor land and in a great many ys uninviting surroundings, To give ‘it all and come down to launch out & work for his own race, proved the Yision and hope of Booker T. Washing fon, There was no honar in store in . Coming as a worker then, and yet he Heft Hampton and undertook it. He felt the call to go ont into the land that he would afterward roceive as an, inhefi- lance, as did Abraham of otd, Not knowing exactly whither he was’ going, he went,“ There was uppermost-in his ‘mind and heart not his success, bat can Uterve? Can I be of anyaservice to my race and country? Can‘ I lighten he burden of five or six, millions of Disdle herate Acasa?’ Cen Lasmet more cordial, more sympathetic, more helpful celations between white and black men by going to Alabama? That was the thought that actuated, permeated and constrained and led Booker T. Washington in 1881 to come down in Alabama to serve in a larger way than he was at-that time doing. Through all the sacrifices that he made, he kept steadily before him—‘This one thing I do.” He showed great wisdom in select- ing the people that he gathered about him to help in this work, throughout fall the years here: people of equal de- votion and loyalty to the caust and equal desire to help and serve. ‘Man after man and woman came at his command, as to the Master by the Sea of Gallilee who saw the fishermen, James and John and He said "Follow Me,” and they left their nets and fol- lowed Him; and He then saw Matthew and said “lollow Me," and he left the Fecerpt of custom and followed -Him, ‘That is what titey have done; what the workers a Tuskegee have done through all these years, They have followed Dr. Washington from every part of the country down to Tuskegee; not that it was 50 pleasant, so attractive, not_se Secnuingly prosperous as to-day. There was not so much to be-thankful for in ‘those early days pereanhs ndeed not so ‘much for these things as for a chance to be of service to their people 1 think of Mr. Logan always modest, al- ways retiring, teaching school up in Maryland, and aiter Dr. Washington had been ‘here two years, he wrote Mr. Logan and asked him to give up his work in Maryland and come down to Tuskegee, Dr. Washington put every dollar he had into this work, There was no scifishness in him. -As you have read in “Up From Slavery" he pawned his watch and put it into the brickyard, ‘and then when Mr. Logan came he asked him if he had any money. “Just seventy-five dollars that I have saved up,” was his reply. "‘Let me have it to put in this work,” asked Dr. Wash- ington, and he borrowed it and put it ‘in this work here, and through the years Mr, Logan, Mr. H. Washington and others have stood loyally by Mr, Wash- ington and are standing loyally by Tus- kegee Institute in what it is trying to do ‘evel to this day. . Is it worth’ while to have such pa- tience and such courage‘and such forti- tude and such loyalty as was exhibited by Dr, Washington Does it ey us to think about things of that kind?) He was a_man-of great courage, People who did not know him did not think him courageous. Some people who did not know him thought him almost cowardly. 1 know. what I am talking about, I bad the pleasure of knowing him intimately for something like thirty years, and 1 kaow of many instances when a timid man_would not have faced what he faced. Dr. Washington faced squarely anything, if it fare, hie chance to help his race. You, most of you know the story of his experience in Aulanta, when he was invited to speak before the Cotton States Exposition, and where he delivered one of the few won- derful addresses thatithe world has lis- tened to, and how when the civilized world was applauding him, and when he was appointed. on the: Committce of Awards a few days later and went dows to meet the Committee, you know the story how the Janitor said: “Colored people cannot come into this building except as porters.” In what a wonder- ful way he controlled himself when he faced this humiliating situation, A cowardly man would have rushed into the newspapers, but, he showed his courage, patience, good aense and Christ- like spirit. He just sat quictly by and wrote a note to the Chairman of the Committee and said: “There is a rule that does not permit a colored man to erate its “building except. a8 an em- ployee. I am therefore sorry I cannot Theet with you gerttlemen this morning.” No complaining, just a plain statement of facts. You know the results. And then a few years later, when the Atlanta riots were at their height and people Gia’ not. kaow what would happen. Booker “Washington caught the first train, and though it was not safe for a colored man to stay in Atlanta, he went to Atlanta. Tf he could serve there, he avanted to be there. He went to Atlanta and simply, patiently, quictly, together such men as Governor Reritess, De. Proctor and other teading colored men and, eating) white men ‘and. you-; know how effectually : the PORO COLLEGE BUILDING _ ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. . ONx nN it = A ££ | ae Fics ell Hi oF iin, ee Aa fi 73 = aS Ul it hy ; ey i ce eke ee HIN a, tin | eae TL ra E NE ra SANs ht eral Hs ea pote Feely ib OE ite Rte Sere SSE ‘This $250,000 structure is 142 ea by, 137 si me stories, a Basement and Roof. Garden. Fireproof and steam heated throughout. Ninety-five Dormitories and Office Rooms— trouble was settitd. It. was Booker Washington; the man of patience, the Ritvoma: Fase sTalh i the white race a own-Yare, faith Ii the in the NEMO in the South, in histael and in God." Is there anything better worth doing young people than the gly tog ‘of our fives in useful service? There is nothing more worth while than to give yourselves to the service of your fellowrien. Ut does not make any dif- ference fe, whom. Crowns nd thas may" perish; and will—they are perish- ing! "Seifshness "must perish! Onl virtue, “honesty and unselfishness can live forever. “Love that suflereth tong sad is kind, it not puffed up, vauntet not itself™;' love will never. fail, and ove. permeated Booker Washington, controled, directed and guided him in all of the great work God permitted him to do for you and for me; for our country—for humanity, ———————— HALIPAX, N, Ss. Haurax, N. S—At the Cornwallis Street Baptist Church services were cou- ducted at 11 p.m. by Licentiate Jacob Flint; in the evening by the Rev, E. A Daly. Mrs, Walter Gibson, 157 Creigh- ton street, died suddenly Nov. 23, She leaves a husband, son, mother and brother to mourn her’ loss, Alberk Fall, dentist, is sesiously ill at his home 1G2 "Creighton, street. The Rev, ant Mrs Willam Thomas announce the en- agement of their daughter Idx Mary Thomas to the Rev, Constiden Perry pastor of Zion Baptist Church, Truvo, N.S. Wedding will take place early in’ January. On Dec. $ the Sunday School scholars gave a concert for the Benet of the school fund. Mrs. W. J Thomas, 19 Moran street. is improving slowly. "Miss Myrtle Ross, 217. Graffer street, is seriously ill, H. W. Franklyn, 164 Creighton street, who has been con- fined" to his. room’ for “the past few weeks, “is “able to be around again, Charles Ross, one of the boys of No. 2 Construction "Co, has returned home after doing his bit, but minus a limb We are glad to have him back, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. Sr. Auguste Fla—Mr. and Mrs. John Smith returned home from the Pocono Mountains. Mrs. Winifred Cornwall received & telegram notifying her of the death of her husband over seas on Oct, 23. Alice Williams re- ceived a telegram from the War De partment notifying her that her brother who died in camp last July left her his $10,000 insurance policy. Mr. and Mrs Phil Walker will spend two weeks in New York. HOT SPRINGS, VA>:- Hor Sraines, Va—The Rev. Walter Cattey of Boston, preached a most in teresting and instructive sermon to an appreciative _ congregation at Smith Chapad, last Sunday night. Mrs, Maggie Booker, aged about eighty years, died at her home near Ashwood, Va.,” Dec. 2 and was buried at, Fallsburg” Spring: Valley Church on Dec. 4. Deceased survived by one. son, Chatles Rucker ‘The funeral services were conducted bs the Rev. Essex Wells. Frank J. Piece, second waiter at the Homestead, left last week for a_much needed rest’ at his home in Clifton Forge M. H. Spurlock left for Lynchburg, G G. Goode, ior Washington, and George A. Hutcherson for Covington, Va. G Hi. Kyd, Mrs. Julia Hawkins, Mrs. An: nie Jeskins and S. J. Welch are visit ing their homes at Fincastle, Va._ Otis Rodgers, Bernard Leyder, George Price James Taylor, Harvey Pryor, have gone to Washington, D. C. Charles Murray, who went home some days ago on ac count of illness, is reported better. George Robinson, who received a blow that was intended for another, is get ting on wicely. W. L. Howard, the faithful and efficient chorister_ and or- ganist at Smith Chapel, left fast Mon: day for Washington and other eastern tities. A. J. Figg of Huntington, and G. T. Ligon of Downwood, WW. Va, who were guests of Me, and Mrs. H.W. Ligon Switchback, have returned to thei homes. HD. Ligon killed four hogs which weighed nine hundred pounds net _ Scaantow, Pa-—Mr, and Mrs, Michael Perry, were the gucits last™ week" of Mp aad Mea, Bert Brown, Roy Brows aod Mise algy Hastings, both of Scranton, were’ marrled Dec. 2. ‘They will make thelrjhome at 530 Fores! Court, Mrs, Pertilla and little grand: @aughter are In Brooklyn, N.Y. ‘Miss Carrie Jones of Brooklyn and Mrs. Juliet Douglass of Washington were called home last week on account of the illneis of their mother, Mrs. Abram Jones of Sanderson avenue. On Sat- urday night Jas, A. Carter entertained the trustees of Sosthenes Lodge, G. wu 0. 0. F. junday morning the Rey, J. M. Evans preached Satietog seraoa We Bethe AM. E, Church, subject, “The A.B. Chs of Petition Making,” Matt. vii, 7. Jn ee crvabig tire ae, soemnuity ai ‘congregation iss Bren Mist Atty Dorey at th ‘organ. Recitations were given by Miss Tinker and Joseph Event: The servic flag with 16 stats was then dedicated. Mrs. Clara Wormley, president of the Stewardessts Helpers, made the presen- tation apecch. LE. Morton, accepted in dehalf of the trustee board, and T. E. Howes,’ the stewards. Collection was $4425, Beginning next Sunday morning ghe Rey. Evans will give a series of ‘talks on the Ten Conimand- ments, ‘Mrs, Martha Hearn, 316 Vine street, fell down her cellar stairs, hurting her- fell yery badly, She is being, atendes by Mrs. Mary Gibbs of New York, her youngest daughter, any Scrantonians are contemplating attending the, dedica tory services of the new Bethel A. M. E, ‘Church, Wilkes-Barre, on Dec 22. Mrs, Charlotte Scott fell down the cellar steps of her “home, S29 Dupont place, last week and sustained painful injuries. Mrs.'T. E. Howes entertained the Victory Chib at her home last week. Invitations are out for the mar- riage of Miss Louise Williams of Pelle- fonte and Harry Edgar Gray. NEW HAVEN, CONN. New Haven, Conn-—the Women's Auliagy to the 32nd Company gave creditable affair Dec. 4. for the benefit of the Red Cross. A one-act, drama, entitled "Her First Assignment,” added to the success. They raised about $100 Mrs. Elizabeth Brent and her co workers are doing good work. Thi auxiliary, has formed 2 War Savings Society.-in which they are doing their share of raising funds to- help. bring the boys home. ° ‘Mr. and Mrs, Williams. entertained ast week Mr, and Mrs, Theo. Jackson ‘of Meriden, also Mrs, Williams’ father Speneer-B. Haynes, of New York. Mrs Wm, Allen -has returned after a_pleas- ant visit in Camden. Private Charles Allen Hubbard, who was operated upon at the base hospital, Camp Devens, Mass., is now thought to bé out of danger. Private Hubbard is the son o! Mrs. Moses Dixon, 141 Bristol, street An informal gathering was held the residence of Miss Ethyl Williams 8 Garden street, Friday evening, Dec. 6 in honor, of James Wilson of New York. Among those present were Misses Haliie Wilson, Eleanor Johnson, Ruth Colden, Louise. Robinson, Leone West, “Mildred” Colden, Anna Haff Marion “Skinner and Blanche Miller: Messrs. James Burgess, Thomas Martin Clinton Baldwin, Raymond West, John Fiugpins, Henry’ Scroggins, L. Johnson, John Roberts, Donald West, Early Caple and John Williams. The Rev. J. B. Pharr and his wife entertained the members and friends of the Immanuel Baptist Church, of which he is pastor, Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at their hoine on Chapel. street. The guests were made heartily welcome. ‘The pastor and his wife received many useful gifts. An excellent collation was served. Mr. and Mrs. Albert: Barnes, 257 Goffe’ street,” entertained on, Thanks- giving Mrs, ¥. M. Greenlee, the Misses Stella Williams and Josephine Greenlee, R. Eddy Greenlee of New York City, Emmanuel’ Robinson and Charies Thomas of Bridgeport. ‘WASMMNOTON LETTER, 7" ‘ ae dale ge er er ie Botley pe at Sas Wasmincton, D. C.—There hig mgch interest in the meeting of the Bethel Literary and Historical Association meeting last Tuesday because the . fu- ‘ure of the antociation was to be dis- cussed, The membership rive, which has been in progress; resulted, in re- eruiting the membership by some 400, the members promsing to continue their efforts. The splendid work which the association has accomplished in its long years of service was discussed at length by Dean George W.' Cock of Howard University and T. Thomas Fortune, The subject was further dlagased be Mr. Maxfield and MauricetW, Spencer. President Pinket is « wideawake extiyy tiye and [s being ably assisted? in fit efforts to increase the effectiveness and usefulness of the literary, . ‘At a special meeting of the executive ‘committee of the National Race Con- gress, of which the Rev. W. H. Jerni- gan is president, last week, the follow- Ing were elected as delegates to be present-in Paris during the sessions of the peace conference and to do what jthey can to shape opinion‘and action favorable to the colored people of the United States and of the world: The Rev. J. Milton Waldron of the District ‘of Columbia, the Rev. A. J. Stokes of Montgomery, Ala.; Judge AVilliam H. Harrison of Chicago; Prof. John R Hawking, financial secretary ‘of the A. ME. Church, and the Rey. W. H. Jer- gan’ of the District of Columbia, ‘al. “Giles By Jatkson of Ric! chil of tie Ware: divilan et le was in the ¢ity Monday and was one o those who addressed the Southern Com- mercial Congress at Baltimore. “Col. Jackson spoke on the “Relations of the Races in the Southern States.” The city is in an attitude of expecta- ion as the meeting of the National Race Representative | Congress for World Democracy, called to meet by the National Equal Rights League at its recent meeting at ‘Chia ‘which will convene here at John Wesley A. MM. E Zion Church Monday next. The congress will elect delegates to proceed immediately to France to do what they can to promote in all possible ways the best interests of the darker races of the world, and especially those of the United States. Miss “Alice Louise Cleggett of Ge- neva, N.Y. is the guest of her aunt, ‘Miss A. J. Colbert, 1269 O street north- west, and will remain in the city over the holidays. Mortimer M. Harris, supply clerk in the Aviation division of the navy, left the city this week for an extended trip through the South, embracing Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and West Virginia, Mr. Harris has the distinction of being the only colored man in charge of a division in the Navy Department, and he is yet a very young man. RW. Thompson has been invited to address the faculty and students of Bengett College at Greensboro, N. C, early this month. He will be’ accompanied by Joseph M. Trigg, whose brother, Prof, Frank M. Trigg, is president of Ben- nett College. “Tt ig of general interest to note that the Thrift Race, of the World, the parent organization of the Thrift American Citizens’ Union, incorpord- tion of which was noted in a recent issue of THe Ack, has just been in- incorporated under the laws of the Dis- trict of Columbia, the following persons being” the incorporators: Henry Bryant, Jeannette Carter, Samuel M. Mayes, Willis W. “Holman, John W: Lewis and Charles 'E. Lane,’all of the District of Columbia, and Edward D. Thompson of Florida, T. Thomas For- tune of New Jersey, Edward T. Fer- gcson of Sout Carolina, J: Finley Wil son of the District of Columbia and James B. Wilkerson of Georgia. The headquarters will be in this city. Its purposes are for general promotion and development of thrift among its large number of. members, who. are already SPRINGPIELD."MASS: sy erRiNGriELD, Mass-—A very pfétty wedding ceremony took place Saturday evening at 8 o'clock whep Miss Hal Toween Saundess and James H. Jones -were married at the hofne of the bride ‘sinter, Mrs. Edward Lane, 237 Walout street. The ceremony was performed ty Dr. GR, Waller ‘of the . Third Church, of which the bride is a member ‘Miss Anna Chavis was maid of honor William Boone, brother-inelaw of the oom, served as best man, and EB king ushered. The bride was given pay by her bectheriviaw, “Bayard ine. My. Ivy Shepherd sang. Bromiise Ste." The” Nesting nar ‘fram Lohengrin was played by iss Ruth Johnson, accompanied on the vio- fin by Miss Hortense Phrame, yt bride was beautifully gowned is ‘white georgette crepe, tulle veil and orange Uiossoms and carried = bougue pf white bridal roses and melden bait ferns. Miss Chavis wore turquoise bing ‘georgette, trimmed with pink rose aml carried a “bouquet of pink caroai fions. | FHer gift from the bride was irthstone ring of turquoise, — ‘The Froon's gift to his best man’ was a fountain pn, Mc. and Mrs, Jones, a ‘& wedding trip to New Jersey, ‘They ‘will be home to their friends after jan A, 237 Walnut street. . They recelved ‘many beautiful presents and guests came from Hartford, New York -and Plainfield, N. J. . ‘A birthday’ party was given Miss Selma May Girideau by her parents in their spacious home, 180 King street last Friday evening,’ in honor of hes sixteenth anniversary. Those _present ‘were: Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Girideau, Misses Rena and Bertha Banks, Anita Burr, Oriel Holmes, May Green, Ar- lene ‘James, Harriet "Jones, Hazel’ Tay- lor, Mrs, C. F. Johnson, J. C. Clarkson, Arthur Girideau, R. Greene, M. Cade, A. Poole, A. L. Bragg, A. Jackson, A’ Johnson, J. H. Thomas” and W. S. Saunders. WESTFIELD. N. 7. ‘Westristy, N. J.—Mr, and Mrs. C. W. Brown, 511 Downer street, are re joicing over the arrival of’ a son Charles Howard. Mother and babe are doing well. Mrs. F. L. Darby, 552 West Broad street, entertained Mfs. Eliza Brown of Philadelphia and others’ recently. An enjoyable evening was spent, ‘Mrs. Peeples of New Yori, who spent the summer with her son, J. 'V. Peeples of Downer street, has returned home Privates Alexander and Booth, con- valescent soldiers of Golonia Base Hos. pital, Rahway, were entertained by Mrs T. H. Fowler of West Broad street Their’ respective homes are in Trenton and Philadelphia. Sergeant Allen. of Ohio and Private Washington of Okla: hhoma were entertamed by Mr. and Mrs, J..G. Wright, Sr. and D.'N. Wright, Jr ‘of Broad street. They are also conval- ‘escent soldiers. “The Utopid-Art and Hebroidery Club met at the home of Mrs. J. O. Plinton. ‘The next mecting will be held at Mrs Geo. Robinson's of Jerusalem road. D. U. Wright, the first colored constable slected in the town of Westfield, ‘will be sworn into office. either in Marck or May. Miss Marjorie Harris spen ‘Thanksgiving in Philadelphia. visiting her aunt, Mrs, J. 11. Rainey. Miss Grace Seyfert Reats arrived a the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Ernest C. Keats. Private, E. C. Keats is now in France. | A pretty home wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Peeples S14 Downer, strect, when their daughter Miss M. T. Santanna, became the-bride of John Radrize of Rahway. A recep. tion followed at which guests were present from New York City, Rahway and Westfield. The young couple ar now residing in Rahway, Mrs. Hudson Overby and Miss Pear Johnson returned from Palmyra, Va, where they were called by the death oi their brother. Sunday services were well attended at St. Luke's A.M. E. Zion Church, Rev. J. H. Lewis, pastor Sunday services at’ the’ Bethel” Baptist Church were well attended. The Rev. Wm. E, Smith, pastor, filled_the pulpit both morning and evening. . Communion was served to a goodly number. The church is. getting ready for its 29th anniversary. Supt. C. W. Brown and his co-work- cr are planning excellent Christmas ex- ercises for the coming holidays. 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Poly reer de Remote iat Bowe tote iy mime eae ar tae | Teerey aresaat enact aes 3s Ee receipt of 91.00 a fever cry CS 3 enetzoes of 1,00 : Rogrieme torre wiaditan Balt ME Finver order’ or iesered Joter, Down . 5 Bee Gaeta ae art Pes cies te BO aia Sa A ‘Prot, L. ¥, Shelten,-101 Sadiie Brot La 9, shaten-1er Prd OY HACKENSACK Nor bisa pins Raney te ety ing wai observed a the A. MiE: Ziou. Ghurch with love feast’ and geterat’ class “i@he_morning, The Sunday. School was well attended. In the eee, ing the pastor, the Rev. J. D,. Vi : spoke from the subject, apy Lind way." Good congregations were in ate: tendance: "Splendid congtegatiogh «a. tended services.at Mount: Olive Baptlat Ghureh,- The pastor, the Rev. i Be ve, filled the pul wis level to 8 Erge wane nee and Mrs, J: D- Virgil were eotqrtained: at dinner on Thanksgiving Day by, Mr. ead Br Herman Nesom, A git evening was enjoyed. Avery. plearanl Satprie wee thee the Berroa pe Es B Love by members of Manmt Give Church. They elt a" sone (of od, things | iaduding ‘hacia. linner an¢ ¢ Aixingy.. re iC ie ‘wilt Ward exiestined at dies ner on Sunday, Dee 1, the following: Geet The Rev, and Mrs, J. D..” ies Clare Jackson of Asbary ark, Mr. Aldridge @f New York City, Mra: Hill and John Robinson, ie s Sule and Anna Garner and their’ brother. james Roland Garner of Montgomery, i: Yy were guests of Mr. and Mre, Joha Garner, “Mrs. George Hasbrouck. and daughter, Mrs. James Johnson, of New spent. afew gaye: with Mrd Simongbevo. Miss Pearl Billlors, 4 graduate ‘nurse from Lincoln Hoss: pital, left for the base hospital at Rock. ford, Ill. Thos. A. Dickersom of East, Orange spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mire. J. R. Dillard: Behan AS Baker presented a splendid set of Bibli- cal stereopticon views at the Eevee Church under the auspices of the Mix sionary. Society. The Rev. J. D. Virgil filled the pulpit fat the Varick Memorial A. M. B. Zion Church, using for his theme at 11 a.m, "Jesus in Our Common Life’; at @ p.m, “At the Crossways.” Next Sun- day, Men's Day will be observed. The Rev. G. E. Ferris, presiding ‘elder, will speak at 3 p.m. A sacred concert will be delivered by the men, The North Pole dinner given oe the Stewardess Board at the home of Mrs. Anna Bill- lings was a decided success. The funeral services of John Edward Bates were held at the A. M. EB. Zion ‘Church on Thursday by the Bie gf De Vir, assisted by the ‘Rev, CC. Ring- gold." Roland Gornar and, the Misses Susie and Anna Garnar of Montgomery, N. J, were guests of Mr. and Mra Joha ‘Garnar for two days. Mrs, Ale thia Hasbrouck is visiting» her daugh- ter, Mrs. Samuel Deyo. Mrs James Johnson of New Haven was also" a. guest of Mr, und Mrs. S, Deyo. Mr. Dickerson of East Orange was enter- teined at dinner by Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dillard on Thanksgiving Day. _ Funeral services over the remains of John Henry Quackenbush were con- ‘ducted by the, Rev. J. 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The occasion of this pronouncement was the meeting of some 600 players at the Astor Hotel, where they added a pledge to the so-called Actors' Equity contract, by the terms of which any actor who signs it agrees to refuse work under any other contract or forfeit $1,000 and submit to having his services enjoined. The conditions that led to this proceeding are set forth as follows: It may sound funny to the average theatre follower to speak of the actor as an abused worker in the field. But as a matter of fact, despite the high salaries the leaders of his profession have been paid, he has very frequently been treated badly. Before the Actors' Equity Association was formed conditions of employment in the theatre were going rapidly from bad to worse. The players who had been giving six and eight weeks to free rehearsals were gradually being forced to extend the time to ten and twelve weeks. Often they were held from accepting other engagements for two months at the beginning of a season, when the jobs were being given out, and then peremptorily discharged with not the slightest chance to recover either salary or another job. If they got through rehearsals and the play failed, they found themselves out of work again with a third of their earning-period gone and nothing but the landlady's reminders that they were in arrears for board to show for it. Actresses, in those old, unfair days, often spent their savings for the wardrobe they would need in the play for which they had been engaged, and were then notified that a change the author had made in the play cut out the part they were going to play, and they would have to look for another place. If a company stranded on the road and there was but a little money left in the treasury, the musicians and the stage hands, the baggage men and the executive force got it, and the actors, because they easy were left to get back to New York as best they could. Managers, as a rule, did not intend to be so unfair. Many were not. Others were simply following a custom that represented to them the line of least resistance. The actors were afraid to protest, and custom became a tradition. Then about four years ago came the Actors' Equity with a new kind of give and take proposition. They did not attempt to form a union; they did not try to browbeat the managers into an indorsement of their organization. They merely proposed a series of get-together meetings. They drew up a contract that they thought was fair to both manager and actor. They presented it to the managers and talked it over with them. Certain demands they modified, certain others they expanded. Finally the equity contract was evolved and adopted. By its terms the period of free rehearsals is limited to four weeks for a dramatic production and six for a musical play or extravaganza. After that half salaries are paid. Ten extra holiday matinees are played free, the others are paid for. The manager is privileged to lay his company off the week before Christmas and Holy Week, and pay no salaries, but if he plays he must pay. The actress who is paid less than $150 a week is not obliged to furnish her own wardrobe, and any dispute that arises between employer and employee is settled by arbitration. The contract, because the managers have acknowledged it to be a fair contract, has generally been accepted, but there were some actors who, though members of the association, were not demanding that it be used. Certain managers, resenting, as many employers do resent, being forced into any sort of compact with their employees, were dodging its use, even when they were willing to abide by its terms. Then came the proposal to add the members' pledge and the forfeit of $1,000, plus injunction proceedings Which makes it possible for the actor to explain to the manager who would engage him that he would be a most unprofitable investment under any but an equity contract—seeing that it not only would cost him money, but also his job, for he would not be allowed to play under any other agreement. A little common sense, backed by a sense of fairness, always has and always will put an effective quietus to injustice, and the actors are to be congratulated, both on the same methods they have employed in their campaign and the honest victory they have won. And the managers are to be congratulated on having admitted it. MME. MARIE BARRIER HOUSTON ```markdown ``` Who appeared at Manhattan Casino with "Our Colored Soldiers" "OFFICER 666". AT THE Sensation of the season will be seen at the Lafayette Theatre when "Officer 666" is produced in the near future. It is safe to say that the theatre goers of Harlem will enjoy, for the first time this season, the one real comedy that has made New York sit up and take notice. "Officer 666" is a series of surprises, built on legitimate comedy lines, and so far away from the ordinary comedy that has been supplied the public for years, that it is a most refreshing and decided innovation. The story of a young millionaire's trotter who returns home to find his bachelor quarter occupied by a burglar. Not satisfied with having appropriated the millionaire's name and getting himself engaged to a pretty society girl on the strength of it, the intruder is rapidly disposing of a fine collection of paintings. This is the situation when the curtain goes up on the first act. How the real millionaire regains possession of his home and name, and how he eventually wins the heart and hand of the sweet young thing who has plighted her troth to an impostor is left to the telling of the players. In working out the story of the play the rich young man induces a policeman on his block to lend him his uniform, and while he is masquerading as a copper to catch the burglar, the real officer becomes the millionaire's cook. The burglar, in the meantime, is allowed to continue in possession of the bachelor's quarters, but is eventually trapped, and compelled to return his plunder. DETT AND WEINSTEIN AT TURKEGEE. TUSKEGEE ALA—R. Nathainiel Dett, Director Musical Department, Hampton Institute and Max Weinstein are paying a visit to Tuskegee Institute, after attending a musical conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Weinstein was asked by Acting Principal Warren Logan to "take charge" of the singing in the Institute-Chapel, Friday evening. He let the soldiers and the audience in some of the popular songs and in one of the Negro melodies. His enthusiasm and vigor were contagious and he soon had the audience heartily responding to his guidance. Mr. Weinstein is traveling all over the country, visiting the camps, especially where Negro troops are quartered, teaching them to sing some of the old Negro melodies, and awakening an interest in them through the correct interpretation of the same. Mr. Dett spoke in the Chapel and taught a Negro melody to the audience, after which he played a composition of Blind Boone's and was requested to play a selection from his own composition—"In the Bottoms Suite," which he executed admirably and was applauded very vigorously. CLEE CLUB IN CHICAGO CHICAGO, ILL.—The famous Cefl Club Orchestra is now appearing at the La Salle Theatre with William Rock and Frances White, and is meeting with great success. The Chicago critics have said many flattering words of this combination. CLEF CLUB IN SYRACUSE SYBRACUSE, N. Y.—The Clef Club Players and Singers opened in this city Monday night to a packed house. The general opinion is that the show has the material for a big success and will be developed into a real winner. The Clef Club Orchestra scored a tremendous hit. The "Liza Jane" song and Hines, the Drummer, drew the most applause. THEATRICAL JOTTINGS. (By Bob Blater) Bert Williams is at Keith's Orpheum, Brooklyn. Shelton and Brooks are billed at Proctor's Fifth Avenue, New York. Morse and Fry are doing their turn at the Grand, Philadelphia. Cook and Stevens Four are at the Washburn, Chester, Pa. Grundy and Young are splitting the week between Loew's Greeley, Square and the Fulton, Brooklyn, N. Y. Seymour James, with the Auto Girls' Company, is playing at the Trocadero, Philadelphia. The Abyssinia Three split the week between New Britain and New London, Conn. Pankey and Butler have reached Lebanon, Pa. Davis and Walker are at the Hippodrome, Alton, Ill. Miller and Lyle appear at the Wilson, Chicago. Mabel Whitman and Kid show at Poll's Bridgeport, and the Bijou, New Haven, Conn. Cooper and Coleman are at the American, Chicago. Fred Rogers is billed at the Columbia, Davenport, Iowa. Anderson and Goins are splitting time between the Emory, Providence, R. I., and the Franklin, Dorchester, Mass. Dora Dean and her Sunbeam are on the bill at Poll's, Hartford, and the Plaza, Worcester. Tommy Carter is appearing at Keith's, Indianapolis, Ind Green and Pugh are at the Orpheum, Los Angeles, Cal * * * * Jones and Johnson are splitting the week at Proctor's, Schenectady, and the Temple, Syracuse, N. Y. * * * * Glen and Jenkins hit Terre Haute, Ind. * * * * Brown and Dumont are at the Colonial, Utica, N. Y. * * * * The Johnson Bean Revue is at the Orpheum, Jackson, Mich * * * * Wilhur Sweatman is billed at Proctor's, Yonkers, N. Y. * * * * Minns and Bryant are at the Central, Cleveland, O * * * * Billie King and Co. are showing at Young's, Toronto, Ont * * * * The Tennessee Ten is at the Crescent, Syracuse, N. Y. Garland Howard, who has just been discharged from the army, has formed a trio known as Howard and the Brown Sisters. They are at the Standard, Philadelphia. The report that S. H. Dudley was suffering from mental aberration is absolutely false. I saw him this week in Washington, D. C., and he was surprised when I told him the rumor. He is absolutely O. K. BRIER HOUSTON ANITA BUSH Who is touring Connecticut The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a monochrome portrait of a person wearing a cowboy hat. AMUSEMENTS FOR THE SOLDIERS. WASHINGTON, D. C.—One of the newest stellar lights to brighten the Liberty Theatre Circuits is Marie Dressler, who has arranged with the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities to go on a six weeks' tour beginning December 2, at Camp Devens, Mass. "Too Fat to Fight," a "movie" by Rex Beach, has just been completed by Frank McIntyre and has been secured for the Liberty, Theatres Mr MacIntyre has offered to appear in each theatre where the picture will be shown. MELROSE FAILED TO MEET To the Sporting Editor New York By means of the same meet through which the St. Christophe made the announcement for its ball game with the Melrose Orange, N. J., on Dec. 5, at M Casino, it now takes this opportunity express its sincere regrets for the of the Melrose team to appear. In absolutely good faith Rushford Lord of St. C. agr Manager Percy Ballard of the four games of basketball was played at Douglas Auditorium, on last Thanksgiving between the Melrose Sharpshoots the St. Christopher Tigers. Mercedes, vaudeville headliner, has scored a success on the Liberty Circuit. He is at present playing his third engagement for the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities, and is drawing larger audiences' than before. The ability of a play on its merits was demonstrated with great success recently when "The Kiss Burglar," sans costumes and sans scenery, which had been delayed at a distant railway station, gave its opening performance in the Liberty Theatre at Camp Devers and won enthusiastic applause from a capacity audience. Besides the attractions which are booked for the Liberty Circuit by the Commission on Training Camp Activities, often arrangements are made for individual performances at various camps. Thus Tamaki Miura, the Japanese prime donna of the Chicago Opera Association, gave a delightful recital at Camp Grant on Thanksgiving day. Charles Coburn and his company, will give their services for a special performance of "The Delicate Oat" at Camp Upton, on Sunday, December 15. Special performances also are frequently staged by visiting companies for the convalescent patients in the base hospitals. JOS. H. DOUGLAS PLAYS AT PETERBURG. PETERSBURG, VA—Prof. Joseph H. Douglas of New York gave a violin recital Wednesday evening at the Khaka Club. A large and enthusiastic audience of music losers were present. Miss Alice M Shores and Mrs. Garland Mackey accompanied Prof Douglass in his renditions of Gottschalk, Wagner and others. JACK JOHNSON WANTS A BOUT. LONDON, Dec. 7. Jack Johnson, caball from Barcelona, has asked H. T. Booker, Anglo-American Fasball promoter, to arrange a bout for him with either Porky Flum or Jim Savage. Johnson said that King Alfonso had given permission for the bout to be held in the Royal Gymnasium at Barcelona. Macco Tincard, writer of the "Dancing Blues," "Who'll Love You While I'm Gone," and "Don't Cry, Little Girl, Don't Cry," has just finished a new "shimy" song called "Frenchy Koo." heading her own Company. MELROSE FAILED TO MEET ST. C. To the Sporting Editor New York Age: By means of the same newspapers through which the St. Christopher Club made the announcement for its basketball game with the Melrose A. C. of Orange, N. J., on Dec. 5, at Manhattan Casino, it now takes this opportunity to express its sincere regrets for the failure of the Melrose team to appear. In absolutely good faith Manager Rushford Lord of St. C. agreed with Manager Percy Ballard of the Melrose for four games of basketball. The first was played at Douglas Auditorium, East Orange, on last Thanksgiving Giving, between the Melrose Sharpshooters and the St. Christopher Tigers, resulting in St. Christopher winning. The second was to have been played at Manhattan Casino Dec. 5th. The Melrose team failed to appear for this game. To this date Manager Ballard has not communicated with Manager Lord, or the St. Christopher Club concerning his non-appearance. From a legal point of view, Melrose's failure to appear with resulting contingencies constitutes a broken contract, which is a subject for action at law. Beyond the legal aspect we feel that Manager Ballard owes the basketball public an explanation for his actions, which have no parallel in big New York basketball. Although he has offered no explanation whatever to St. Christopher, we do hope that Melrose will see the wisdom of being more considerate with the public. ATHLETIC COUNCIL. ST. CHRISTOPHER CLUB. GEORGE D. SMITH, Chairman ALPHA-ST. C. NEW YEAR'S AFTERNOON New Year's afternoon Alpha "Big Five" will line up against St. Christopher "Red and Black Machine" at Manhattan casino. This will be the first meeting between these two teams this season and is sure to be a game that will be up to the standard. Last season St. C. won the first and Alpha won the second. This year they are both out to win both games. ST. CHRISTOPHER TO GIVE CHRISTMAS MATINEE. The popular St. Christopher Club of St. Philip's parish will open the holiday season with its mutual Christmas afternoon basketball game and dance at Manhattan Casino. Manager Lord is to be congratulated for the basketball offering for the afternoon. No two more evenly matched quintets could be found than the Spartan "Hornets" and the St. Christopher "Tigers". These teams really play clean, hard, fast and scientific basketball. Capt. "Jimmy" Ross of the Spartan is an excellent shot and leader, and Capt. Fiall of St. C. is one of the best players the game has yet produced. An elaborate souvenir program score-book, which will have among its many features, a very hands and convenient dance order, is being prepared. There will be but one game and that at two o'clock sharp. St. C's famous cheer leader, Charlie Garland and Sammie Holmes promise many new treats. Tracey Cooper's famous New Amsterdam orchestra will play real dance music. OFFICER 666 Enjoyed a Run of One Solid Year at The Astor Theatre and is Conceded to be the Funniest Farce Comedy Ever Written. If You Want a Real Laugh See This Great Comedy. MATINEE: BOXES 50c. ADMISSION 10c, 20c, 30c. EVENING: BOXES 75c. ADMISSION 25c, 35c, 50c. MANHATTAN CASINO, 155th St. & Eighth Avenue, N Y. C. SPARTAN "HORNETS" vs. ST. CHRISTOPHER "TIGERS" ONE GAME ONLY AT 2 P. M. New Year's Afternoon ALPHA "BIG FIVE" vs. ST. CHRISTOPHER N OU Within the past decade Negro athletes have made an enviable reputation in A. A. U. circles as sprinters. Ever since the late John B. Taylor showed his heels to a half-dozen crack sprinters in establishing the intercollegiate mark of 47 4-5 seconds for the double furlong back in 1909, our race has always had representatives who could hold their own in duels of speed with the world's best. In this specialty the Salem-Crescent A. C. with such sterling performers as "Bunk" Jones, Roy Morse and Pete White, has perhaps excelled every other colored club. Other champions of remarkable brilliance include "Jimmie" Ravenell of St. Christopher, Sol. Butler, Burwell and Howard Drew. While our status in the field of sprint is admitted, white critics have been slow to acknowledge our abilities in the longer races. Although several athletes have shown wonderful form at the middle distances, chief among these being Dismond, Granger of St. Christopher, and Evans, the fact is argued that abilities in these events do not necessarily prove that these athletes have that staying quality so essential in long distance grinds. However, since the development of the St. Christopher cross-country team, even this argument is rapidly falling into discard. This team has scored in a national championship every year since its formation in 1914. Out of this large group of hill-and-dale runners' have emerged three individual stars: Jenkits, Morris and Stogley. The meteoric career of the former was cut short when he enlisted in the Officer's Training School early in the war; that of Morris is as long and as consistently brilliant as any long distance in America. Stokely, the last of the triumvirate, is an athlete who combines the best features of Morris as a plugger and of Jenkins as a finisher. Clean cut, modest and determined, this sineway athlete embodies all that we expect in a gentleman athlete." Within the last two months he has won eight consecutive races in as many starts. Since the passing of "Sid" Jackson, "Stoke" as he is affectionately called, has been the back-bone of the St. Christopher track team; its surget point winner, and its most versatile performer. In the outdoor season just closed he has scored points for his team in races all the way from the half-mile to the modified marathon. "Next season, when all the boys will have returned from "Over There" and competition will be more keen than ever before, colored fans will be able to sit comfortably in the bleachers feeling assured that they will be able represented in the long Distance events by the groups now being developed in the Metropolitan district, and that one of the best hets among this group will be our old friend, Bill Stokeley WASHINGTON, D. C.—Tie incorporators lost their first game of the series Saturday night. With the score 23 to 10 in their favor at the end of the first half, it looked as though the Y, M. C. A. was to be a victim a third time. But in the second half the Y team, in a whirlwind rush, scored six baskets in quick succession, tied the score, and left the Incorporators dazed. Before the Incorporators recovered, the Y ran the score up to 40 and, was never caught. Final score, 43 to 33. John F. N. Wilkinson refereed. Carter for the Y and Arnold for the Incorporators led in points scored. Dash played his usual strong game, displaying splendid courage by entering the game after being knocked cold in a fast scrimmage. Westmorland in this, his last game for the Y, played in form, scoring 12 points. On account of his many other duties, Westmorland will be unable to play anymore this year. He will miss in Philadelphia the 13th game and Smith played a clever guard for the Y, while Simms and Morse stopped the Y forwards the first half. Hill and Neal showed some of the best passing of the season. Close guarding kept them away from the basket and most of their work went for nothing. The Carlyles, by defeating the Alcoes 25 to 23, while the Incorporators lost, are tied for first place, the Alcoes dropping to fourth place. Outplayed in the first half, the Carlyles won in the last minute of play. Taylor, Robinson and E. Tyler for the Carlyles and T. Johnson, Morris and Slim Carter for the Alcoes played fine basket ball. Armstrong showed great improvement and is now in third place. Amos, Tyler, Long and Hammond are going to make that team hard to beat. The Gray Jackets are playing better ball and should rise very soon. In Jones, their left-handed forward, they have a real "find." Scott and Pinkney will add strength to their team where badly needed. The Navy gun factory played poor basket ball all week. The Catholies lost to superior weight. The two Bowles played fine ball. BASKET BALL AT CAMP DIX CAMP Dix, N J.—There are a few basket ball teams here composed of some of the stars, such as Briscoe from the Vandals, Blanchard from the Imperials. But the greatest star to be unearthed here is Fred Smith, who two years ago played ball for the Tuxedo A. C. amateur team. He is one of the best players in camp. In a game recently Smith, who play forward, was put in at guard to hold the once-noted Mike Briscoe. He held him until three minutes before time was up, without a basket, when Briscoe shot one. Smith is expected to do great work against the Owls on Christmas night, when the champions of Camp Dix will line up against them Smith on Friday night shot three baskets in succession. "The Home of Class" SAGES as GSC WRN SE SES IO GG OS ta RASS ESRI NS ETE See e ee PS a SS NDC aN RR ET Ta ES © BIUOKACAS A SODIER @ Perensounc, VA. — The American faire, a movie house on Harrison , was burned Saturday night. One feeman was ‘injured but not seriously. the loss is about $15,000, Its burning E2od subsequent: events have created a EStoaion, which if properly adjusted would go a long way in bringing about feaeh sespea for the rights‘of the ilegro. ‘There is only one other theatre So which colored people may go and Bis Fan by & person whose r#eord- Fane of hostility, ‘ Thanksgiving’ night there was a ca- Syacity audience. Tt was an ugly, night sbutsele, just: an’ incessant, drizzle’ which Hbremgened .tas:sleet. So the crowd bs arr effort to gain’ shelter. A idier and the proprietor became. in- ved in an argement over some real Xor fancied violation of Yhe rules. Dean RGusaulted the soldier, it is said, with a P Sitkace while his’son held the sol- ters friends at the point of & revolver SThe police came.and inquired the cause Bal the trouble and got the version given Sabor ‘The sergeant told one of the Znailitary police that "he had better take “ahem away as he did not intend to take Anything off of thera." The M. Py then Emoved the soldiers a short way down S the block, >" "The colored people consider the treat ment of the soldier outrageous and, if enough public spirited people could’ be found to advance the money to equip 3 S theatre, its success would be assured. ES The Index-d peal, a local paper, pub- ‘Htished a distorted version of the ‘affair Eich Du the Blame on the soldier ant Etharacterized him as a “disorderly Ne }'gro soldier whom Mr, Dean made take ihhe count.” Rs Dean’s success with the “Idle Hour” Reshows the Petersburg public in a un- Fenviable Tight, because a party of Hyoung colored’ business men attempted Lp «un this same place and the colored ‘people refused tassupport them. _ Some Jot the churches actually disciplined their members who patronized it then, but now, wher it is run by_ interests absolutely shostile io them, they pack the house each night. The local branch Sof the Advancement Association’ have Fhe matter under consideration and will go on record as discountenancing 5 the continued patronage of the place by Rcolored people. = "Geo. W. McCorkle, who has acted as 3 assistant to Prof. R.'E. Sanders, in the * management of the Khaki Club, has ac- Seepted a position in Yo M. CA. work in’ Washington. While here Mr. Mc- " Corkle made 2 good impression by his “gentlemanly. bearing and unassuming Banner. , , Mrs. Alice Kinlair, one-of-our popula " business women, is taking a few day: recreation in New York. Prof. R. E “Sanders, mafiager of the Khaki Club vhas returned from Columbus, O. Mrs. Annie McKnight, is confined to her room by illness, at her home, 831 Glad stone street. Mrs. Joo. ‘Thomas, whe “has been ill at her home, 216 Dunlog : street, is recovering slowly. wey Hie Face Hi Plea =, ‘uc'What are you in for?" asked Gov. Spl while visiting Joliet prison \e“rman, who was exceedingly homely, replied: “Abduction sir. I tried to run off with a%girl and they caught me" “ll pardon you as soon as I get back to Springfield,” said the governor. “I don’t sce how you could get a wite any ‘other way."—Boston Transcript Strong Arm Methods, “The trouble,” said the dentist, as he probed away at the aching molar with his slender instrument, “is evidently dive 40a dying nerve.” “Well,” groaned the victim, “I think “you should treat the dying with a Mle more ,respect."—Boston Transcript 411 West 52nd_ St. Apartments to Rent. i: Light, Airy Rooms Neniy Decorated Es % ae ad month city POY Seales. Floor 6 Large Rooms - $30.00 © Also have opening for good Janitor. Floor’6 large rooms; must “Pay part rent—$20. * Inquire . | ‘ Jos. F.- Feist, & Co. | 408 W. 42hd'St,, N. ¥. Why Pay High Rent toate ad ieee seeps West Side. We have a few aplites ments for rent ranging from $1100) WAGNER’ LEASING rs 208 % a Street, Telephone 923 Col. OUN m NAR, HENRY C. PAREEER REAL ESTATE ¢ TRL. MORNINOBIDE 1492 & TE83, | M45 W. 135th St, | New York “> REYENTED DING Winarngros, N. C.—Covernor Bick ett, the ‘brave’ and ‘patriotic govern ‘of ‘North Carolina, was. invited to thi city by Mr. Thomas, H. Knight, one o Our most public spirited citizens, wh bas ahold upon’ the hearts. of ‘the masses, The governor carhe, delivered 3, soul stirring address that was al of the most splendid praise for the Ne- gro in and out of the army, and pleaded for a spirit of good will ‘between the Faces, & co-operation that beings happy results to all. Some time ago this same Governor stood between the mob and a Negro, who was fhe anblest 8 fury ands prevented a sing. Two weeks-agu hye eallsd“out Federal troops to protest the ilfe of a Negro, and saved him from the barbarous ‘horde of would-be lynchers, It has been said again and again, that the* governor of a state wes powerless to call out the Federal guard,’ but this thing Governor Bickett-did, and his act meets the warm praise of fair minded white and col- ored men everywhere. On the occasion of his last visit to ‘Wilmington every available seat was filled and hundreds’ were turned away tong. before the governor, arrived. The leading white and*colored men, million- aires and men of humble means, sat side by side upon the stage of the Academy of Music, the city’s largest auditorium Camolies, Protestams, Jews and: Ger tiles good naturedly jostled each other for place. The speech, which was pri- marily for colored people, was equally applicable to both races, and if prop- erly heeded, will be prolific ‘of splendid results. It should have been of ma- terial advantage to the large number of men working in the shipyards here, and to their employers. fi Rabbi Mendelsohn, of the Temple of Israel. followed with a short, pointed address, .The Rev..J. A. Bonner, of the Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church, made an eloquent plea for a full de mocracy {or th: Negro, and brough fotth voclferous applause, The Rev G, D. Carnes of the A. M.E. Church made the invocation, and the Rev, W H. Moore pronounced the benediction STAMFORD, CONN. Stamroap, Con.—The services of the Union Baptist Caurély-were well at- ténded Sunday. The Rev. W..0.Hactis preached at both services. At Il-a m his subject’ was - “Christian Steward- ships” 8 p. m, “The Challenge of the ‘Church to the Community.” The ser- vices of the Bethel A.M. E, Church were also well attended, At 10:45 the sermon was by the Rev. S. B. Reed of Jamestown, R. I.; evening sermon by the Rev. D. E. Thomas; subject, “The Destroying Angel.” Miss Helen Spears spent the week. end visiting her grand: mother, Mrs. C. P. Wells, The Progressive Republican Club have practically completed their plans for the celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation Jan, I. The speakers have been invited and final arrangements are being worked out. Many of the Stamford draftees have been honorably dicharee and a8, boge with ae familieg.:namely: Corp. Kenney, Corp. Lewin te Class*Pfivate McNair, Pri- vate Parris, Sergt. Murphy, Private Jackson, Miss M.A. Houston is. pro- Rressing rapidly in being insteucted on the violin. Frank Mulligan. of New Canaan and Miss Ida Bragshee and James Thomas of this city were guests at dinner recently of Miss Houston. Mrs James Fizz and Wallace John- son visited recently with friends in New York City. The Stamford branch of the Soldiers’ Comfort League, which held a bazaar in the St. James’ Presbyterian Church, New York’ City, sold many. tickets. to help make the affair a success. The officers of the local branch are: Mrs. Clifton Johnson, president: Mrs. David Tanner. vice-president: Mrs WL Williams, treasurer, and W Clinton, costars : IF YOUR HAIR iS SHORT, THIN, FALLING OUT OR BREAKING OFF MME. C.J. WALKER’S SIX WEEK’S TREATMENT 5425. Pepi score me ; Panes, © tt wancer {THESE PREPARATIONS are +4 manufactured only. u, the, Mme. C J. Wales Manufactur- ing Company, 640 N: West St. Indianapolis, Ind., and the Lge College, 130-132 West | 36th &., New Work City. All orders musi be accompanied by the enshi Make. all orders payable to| IME. C. J. WALKER 640 N. Went St. Indighapoia Ind ni waiving ane etton tiaras JERSEY.CITYE RTOS gn een ee ee i ] Young People’s ‘Uniog of the state con- vention of New Jersey was. held at } Monumental Baptist Srch ‘Thursday, [ Dec. 5. Many. promiight persons ,of | the denomination from Various sections Of the, state were present and interest- Jing programs were presented, at each of the three sessions ‘The lads of the ‘church assisted the home B: Y. P. U. in entertaining the visitors, The Rev. WW. T. Watkins is president of the state organisation; the ‘Rev, Be HL. Hodge, seerelary, and Miss Elvira Brice, cor- responding secretary. The Reve W. S. ‘Smith is pastor ol Monumental Bap- tist Church and J! Martin Rolls presi- dent of the B. ¥. P. U. Salem Baptist BLY. PLU. of which the Rev. RC. Judkins is teader, contributed the lacg- ata. ee : The’ Presbyterian Council of Colored Ministers of the state met at the Lafa- yette Presbyterian Church Thursday Biternoon and evening "The princes topic discussed was how. tos increase Presbyterianism among the colored peo- ple of New Jersey. Most of the churches were represented by their pas- tors, The Ladies’ Aid Society served the visitors a sumptuous dinner in the lecture room. The Rev. Wm. A. Byrd is pastor of the salegette ‘Church. The local branch of the Advancement Association met Tuesday. evening, -Dec, 3, and discussed many subjects of vital importance to the race. A public meet- ing of the organization has been called for Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church. Unit No. 8 Circle for Negro War Relief, met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. M. Brown, Jewett avenue. Friday evening the fourth annual re- cital of the Student's Music Class, J. Martin Roller, instructor, was given at Columbia Hall. A large number en- joyed the excellent™'progeam. Medals and class pins were presented Misses Cecelia Gibbs, Virginia Mosely. Julia Asbury, Marie Martin, Daisy and Lola Asbury and Charles Saunders. ‘The-fag raising and reception of the Second Separate Co., N. J. S. M. at the Armory" Friday ‘night: will beth largest affair of the season. The draft | reduced the company greatly and Capt. Son Cannons esicavering: te te cuit to its original “strength, Mme Alicia MeDonald’s orchestra will come from Newark to farnian muse “Much loa interest has been aroused in the coming open meeting of the cive department of the New Jersey Pedera: tion of Colored Women’s Clubs, to be [held in the Negro Welfare Building, ‘| Newark, Dec. 19. Mrs. A. H. Doug- lass of Newark, chairman of the de- '| partment, has been observing the meth- ods being Sorsied by similar depart- ments ef white organizations and not- ang their reconstruction plans. J._T. Avery, 317 Halladay street, is in’ South Carolina where he went to attend his sister's funeral. The Rev. | Blorence Randoiph teft Saturday for 3 [lecture tour in the' vicinity of South | Bethichem, Pa. Mrs, A. Cook, the poct- journalist‘9f Newark, was conspicuous in the B, Y¥, P. U, meeting here last | Thursday. “Birs. V. Mobley of Moret Jtown has returned home after a visit to her sister, Mrs. Edward Mann, 335 Halladay size.” red W. Carter, the welldnpapsBesahd iraternty mans Jit atshie heine, 338 ‘Halladay street. Everett Thomas is convalescent. J. M, Brown goes to Chicago Sunday to at- tend the meeting of the National Pull man. Porters Benefit “Association, “of which he. ig. secretary," Miss. Vivian Canmon"of ‘Astor Place was the weeks end guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Berry, Long Island City. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Scott of ridgenort_were Thanksgiving guests of Mes W, & Tolbert, 220 Fair- fhount avenue, the doticrs aster, Ae Scott is agent of a New York insurance company in Bridgeport ‘At Bethel African Methodist Church Sunday services were well attended, At |} 11 a, m. the pastor preached from the theme, “The Pilgrim's Lamp.” The Rev, Mr. Dutton of New Rochelle wor- shipped at Bethel at the morning service, AUB pum the aslory treat was “Paul's Experience” Four persons united’ with the church, AL'S p.m the Florida’ Circle held 3 profitable: session wilt Mes. Re HL Simmons inthe chate, 'At Salem Baptist Church at 112m Prophet Andrew Jones preached toa lange audiences Tite warnieg was tab with good spirit. Pastor Judkins preached at 8 p.m. The collections for the'day amounted io $1024. ‘re’ Blirabeth B. Thompas_ has. re turned from Washington, B. C., wher the allenfed the exeeutive board. meet ‘ing of the Woman's National Bapust Convention. Mrs. Scott of Virginia is visiting her sisters, Mrs. Hall and Miss Alberta Thompson, Kearny avenue, Judge Willa ’Harrion will speak at Salem Baptist Church Tuesday night, Dee? aw ee in hcl Oh ss “ford PF gp Bismn| ed Do. fi : \ ve Be Oy TTY a 7 h—— “sth e AND BELTS Essential r Men Holds Your Trousers UP and your ahi Bown | ‘The inside non-elastic no- slip Belt, with the flexible ‘stays. Price, $1.00. When Ordering Give Walst Mensure | When uanrded ce'Any" Aakeene ve YOUR DEALER DOES NoT cARnY This oeLe SEND MONEY SABER oR CHEER To WILLIAM F. MEEK fe93,0°%. 2%, EHENGLE WOON Node 8 ~ Exatawooa NSIS juriday’ at the Shiloh A.M. Sic ome ‘the zr vices \were inspiring ahd _ impressive. ae Ppttor, the Rev.-N. B. Robinson, filled his pulpit in the morning anti preached from Galatians vi. 7, |The Sanday School was well attcaded: At & m, Presiding Elder George E. ‘erris preached a lively sermon to a full house. Several visitors were pres- ent, including ‘Leslie Cobbs, who ex- ressed his delight in the mew church Bol, which has been hung in the steeple, and pledged his suppert in canceling the. dilly Mrs. Annie Robinson, the pas- tor’s wife, left last Saturday for Ox- ford, Pa., to visit hes ther and friends in Westchester, ‘Philadelphia and Wil- mington, Del. ‘The entertainment given last Thursday night by Miss Kimball of Brooklyn, N. ¥., was a financial suc- an ' MORRISTOWN. N. 1. Monaistown, N. J.—Memorial services were epnducted at Bethel Church Sun- day by the Ladies” Get-Together League, two members departing this life during the year. Mrs, David-Gleveland is con- fined to her home. Sunday she sent for the Rev. Stiles to be received as a mem- ber of Rethel Church, The Indepen- dem Circle was entertained” by Mrs Electa_C. Walter, Saturday afternoon. Miss Fdna Furgerson, who has been ill, is improving. The Rev, Joseph Stilés and some of the’ members of his church visited Gaines A. M. E. Mission at Dover, Sunday aiternoon. The Stewardesses of Bethel Church will fave a rally on Sunday Dee. 22, Nes Bessie Steele, president Mrs. Electa C Walker, Mes. Fannie, Furman, Mrs Mary: West, Mrs, Mattié Teabout were feelected as offeers of the. Willing Workers Club of Bethel Church, Ser: Reant Robert Shaw has been honorably discharged from the atmy. Mrs. Sarah Moliman has moved from 84 to 54 Paes atcere PLAINFIELD, N. J. Purr, N. J.—Mr. and Mrs, R H. Humes, ast 3rd street, made a short visit to New York Cy Saturday [on account of the illness of their daugh- ter, Miss Betty They left her on Sun- day much better and able to be up. Mrs. C, P. Wells of Stamford spent the nee ea gust of and es E. B. Spears, West 2nd street The stork visited Mrs. J. W. Robinson, West 2nd street, last week in Muchlenberg Hospital and presented hér with an cight-pound baby girl. Mother and baby ‘are at home doing fine, Mr. and “Mrs. Bivid Snow Mestes Love and’ Hiabeon of Sea Warren, N. J. were week-end guests of Mr. and “Nis. Starr, East 4th street. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Eggles- fon alter alenestu youre vos wih tet two? sons, Thomas and Charles, and their families, returned to their home in Gates County, N.C, Tuesday, hav- ing enjoyed themselves to their hearts content. They told Tue Ace represen- tative: Please’ don't let us miss one copy of Tue Ack until we tell you to stop." Words were accompanied by the advance payment. : Sunday morning at 12 a.*m. Mount Ofte Wapstr Chesca: Likerty bad Wer rd streets, was packed with an enthusi- 2 Sodlnte who stenedstemtely fea elqqusn and revieing’ sermos by. the factor, the Rev. A.D, Jones tis text was from Hebrews, x, 36; fubieet "Chrstin’y Pancnee” A hue ber of" solvers were mesent by. invite thon from the Colon Hoop brouhi Suir Werangh the iongerre ot’ Eases Urquhart and Louis Davis, chauffeurs. with the loan of private autos by Mr. FL OH. Smith ft 7th street. After the sermon and a few remarks by Sergt. Wade Allen of Xenia, Ohio, the sol- Gieth tteale and invhed” guews “Sy fed we the laters Coo she Conmittee of ladies, wth Sirs. C. em. tote: chamman tee Me el Sesbuams hud prepared 2 nuleitoss Ge. Tee wile were,” Geet Jackson, Albany; John Souser, King’ tons Td Warttngion, Oktshoreas He ward Cobb, Baltimore; Robert Boyd, Memphusy, Wade’ ‘Allen, Seuss Janie Peterson) Alushiy Flas” Lew. Lee Tactgonvitie hex ‘Jas Habeeson, Roa mond, Va. The collection for the sol- diets amounted to $20. Mount Zion A. M. E. Church, West Ath street. the Rev, J. PW. Colher, pastor, ek a wesk of prayer or re vival last week with goes, results, Pas- od from Une peter GeerahceIecintg the Her ks WW. Weber Shiloh Dev Canipbell, Calvary AD, Jones, Moun Giwwes nfesched Sonny. the wee Sat famental services were held at Sin Sunday evening and a goodly number bate Eugene Lumpkins, who has been seri- ously ill in the hospital, 13 somewhat better. Mr. Butler, West 4th street. left for Florida Tuesday. Another pur- chaser of a beuutiful lithe home is JB. Whiting, West 4th street, making hall of te aireet how owned. by au oun pone Lient. JC. Pinkston of Washington, DG. whe bia seen aohice ae ine fo th Franee and was wounded in Ris aves, and who is now in the Staten’ [sland Hospital, was the Sunday guest of Dr. and Age, ED. Durrahe Patel ave nuc, The Rev. Sedgewick, pastor of ‘St Mark's P. E. Mission, was called to the funeral of his father, vho died at his home last week. Mrs. CG Hobson, West 4th” street, spent last Hee bib eelatines and fends a Springfield, Mass. She attended. the wedding of her chusiny Mise Soanders to James Jones, on Dec. 7. T Lsaac Hrown of New York is here under inedical realest ie oy attack of Siearky, scadinesee Salnteld: svanip Mrs, "Win. Jenks. East. 7th street was a week-end visitor of Mrs. Davit Rrooklyn, Ne ¥, «Mrs. Marie Johnso ‘of Scottsville, Va. sister of Mrs. Jeter, Webster place, is here on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Lucy Monroe, who has since recovered. Mrs. Dillard, Berckman street, received let- ters from three nephews in. France— Private Frank Johnson, Sergt. Major Napoleon and Corp. Putnam, All were tral acd onthe Bring tine ate an of writing, doing their bit The Plain= field Lyceum will open with exercises at etitel, Chapel the first Sunday in January. “The Plaingeld Embroidery Club met Friday. Dec. 6 at the home of Mrs. -Gootle, West 4th street, 2:30 fm, and had & full meeting with, the addlstam af. mew members, * FERS OM ADIBON ENG Joscsiha > Madison! Nv J.-A platform meeting. The Newrd*and Reconstruction.” was eld at the e’stoak ‘ervicg Sindag At Bethel A. MS Church “The pas: tor the Rey. BE: Tylon, peeached a Pata Ge sthe Vinten’ thet Over ture the Work tow Rees SK Ritehoil preached Sunday morning at Fret fapust “Churen, The, pastor Man*Gormee to Himeelt=. "The necond anual churcle tale held leat week ‘was wall attended overy nlght and” waa & Tooaees in every way. award Warger and Ming. Lavinia mate wore gulaly, manrrted. hast Thursday’ evening at the Rowe ot Mra GG. Camp. heyeare, making. thelr home on Tosi elecet, Bre. Sita oth i'll ‘tn. Stemmortal Hoapltat, Moreia- town, ‘Tatle Vertoria: Dillard i rap tay improving we att fount whero ane was taken SRR he revel, ara, Nannie Bk her howband tw Newark Zviday. Mr Matson fe at recovering from © ast ous Hinese. Mipe Leola, eon st- tended the Be Pus Slate conven: ton tn Jersey City. Corporat Miler Ueathors, who ‘la atatloned at Carmp Din: vislied hia parents, tf, and. Stra hse, B Tnathera, reeenuy MUMFORD. N. Y. aa “Mumrosp, N. Y.—The -Rev. “Robert Cable ‘fled’ the pulpit atthe Second Baptist Church Thanksgiving Day, preaching a very interesting sermon. The pastor, the Rev. Haynes, and Mrs Lioyd Hickman were also present and assisted him, Mrs. Rose Marshall en- tertained at Thanksgiving dinner the Rev. Haynes. the Rev. Cable, the Rev Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Simms and family of Genesee. Mr. and Mrs Frank Simms and Sidney Robinson. The Rev. Hickman preached at_the Second Baptist. Church Sunday, Dec. 1 and Ieetured on his work among the. steve- dore troops in France. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simms entertained the Revs Haynes and Hickman, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith and Miss Bertha Simms at Sunday dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Minor Roles entertained Mr. and Mrs. John Wallace and family at dinner last Sun- day. Mrs. John Martin and Miss Ruth Blackburn. were guests at the home of Me and Mrs. Jas, Banks on Thanks. giving Day. Messrs. Dewey, Ursham and Jotn Brooks “were alles. at the ‘arpenter home on Thanksgiving Day. Miss Fannie Carpenter was in Roches- ter last week and attended the A. ME. Zign Church fair. . PATERSON. N. I. Paraxsox, N, J.—At the Canaan, Bap- tist Church the choir rendered sweet music to the delight of the. dongrega- tion. The faithful members are still bringing in money for the $1,400 drive which will be in progress until March, 1919. Loyde Huff, formerly of Pater son, died in ‘the hospital in Newark Sunday. All of the male members of Canaan Church are callgd to meet the pastor in an official capatity on Monday night, for the purpose of furthering the interest of the church. 3 The services at the A. M. E, Zion Churchi? were well attended last Sun- day. The Rev. Masori preached it the morning service and at the evening service the-pastor, the Rev. C. C. Wilk hams, delivered a sermon to the broth- erhood, theme, the "Glory of Young Men" The funeral service of Mrs. Bure was held last week from the fu- neral parlor of Mr Legg. Mfrs. Burr was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church The Rev C. C Wilhams de- livered the eulogy The A. M. E, Zion Church was filled lan: Wednesday after- noon when the funeral service of Wal- lace Smith was held. Mr, Smith was 2 very popular young man. His eulogy was delivered by the Rev. CC. Wile Trams, Ar. Smith leaves” a widowed mother to mourn his loss Last Sunday avery pretty home wed- ding took place at’ the residence of Mes.'Rochelie, 10 West street, when her daughter Dorathea was given in mar- Fiage to John Surles. The Rev. C. C Wilhamis officiated. Next Sunday” the Senior Choir of Zion Church will cele- brate their 25th anniversary and at the evening service will sing the cantata, *Penitence, Pardon and Peace.” The public is invited, The funeral of Mrs Mary Smiling was preached last Mon- day by the Rev. 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It is very pleasant.te the skin and’has the effect of bleaching dark, sallow: or blote> clearing the skin of risings, bumps, pimples, blackheads wninieles, tatior freckles—giving you a clear, soft, fair, light, bright’ com. plexion, making you the envy of everybody. Black and White Oint+ ment is away ahead of powder, which only covers up imperfections, Black and White removes them.. Sold on a money-back guaran} only 25c (stamps or coin) sent by mail, or if you send $1 for boxes of Black and White Ointment, a 25c cake of Black and Whit Soap included free. Address Plough Chemical Co., Dept, E, Mem phis, Tenn, : AGENTS MAKE AN EASY LIVING. oe representing us. Apply for territory and special deal. Black and |) pits geod provides ‘a chance for our people to sith 8 goody ving. No experience required. Write now, to-day, le eR: Yalok eBoud Gh. 2 Ho ae Kee DOVER ONS Fy are Bir DOVER, Na Jewcy “a Rama NTE At the Galnes, Misa ASM.E Church the Rev. Joep Si . of, Mezrntown, preached at 30 from Genesis xxix, 21. ‘The Bey, Stiler and his congregation and junigr cholr all attended the 30 services. He also brought a reunion of brotheitoed. The Rev. S..R. Colby of Morristown preach gd at 7.30 p. m, taking a3 his text II. Timothy, 18° The chureh realized $39.60 in ‘the ‘congregational collection. Mfr. and Mrs. Perry of New York agers Sunday in Dover, The Rev. J. E. Da- vis and his congregation will attend ge in Morristown, Thursday, Dec, ELIZABETH. NT. | |William Frazer, 805 Pearl street, spec William Frazer, 905 ‘Pearl street, spent Frankstiving with their daughter, Mrs Florence De Frost, hgael italia Evangelist Hord, whos to have Breached at Mu’ Tema “Church tas Sunday, owing to the iliness of his wite was prevented from coming. Mrs. Sin- gleton has returned from a trip to Phil adelphia, Q The Rey. Hurdle, pastor of Union Church, dined with the Rev. and Mrs Singleton of Mt. Teman last Thursday. The C. E. Society of ‘Siloam Church, under the leadership of their very able president, Herbert R. Hurd, held a very interesting, meeting last. Sunday after. noon, Miss Alberta Tyler, who had charge of the literary, program, is re ceiving the congratulations of all pres- ent_for the selections re(dered. Mrs R. C. Jordan will be in charge next Sun- day and George Lavis will have charge of the program. All are welcome, Miss Lillian “Coward, 48. Jefferson avenue, has recovered from her recent illness.” Miss Edna Crowley, of Penn- sylvania avenue, is still confined to the General Hospital Mrs, Hudson Green of East Orange is ill at the General Hospital. : ¥ NEWARK NI a Newark, N. J-—Sunday was a great day at Bethany Church. At the morning service Dr. C. S. Morris, former pastor of Abyssinia Chureh, New York City, preached a wonderful sermon on “The Second Coming of Christ, At 1.3 ‘o'clock Dr. J. H. Hughes pf Union Bap- tist Church, Orange, addressed the Sun- day School. THis subpect, “Feed Ny Lambs, was well suited to the occa- sion. He contended that our physical moral and spiritual makeup depends largely upon the things on which we feed. The characters of Esau anc Jacob were vividly portrayed at the eve ning service by the pastor, Dr. Ricks. ‘A peace jubilee was beld at the Hil Theatre on Monday night. Morag, pic tures of the Negro soldiers in France were shown and the parts played in the world’s war were exhibited. William Ashby, secretary of the Negro Welfare League, presided - ‘Dr. L. B. Ellerson, pastor of the 13th Avenue Presbyterian Church, was called to New York Thursday, to Jee ‘the funeral sermon of William Brown of the St. James Church, The Rev. C J Baker of Birmingham, Ala, filled the pulpit of the 13th Avenue Church. Sun- Gay night." Mrs. Adam Smith is out again after a briet illness Rarn: $25 to $150 Weekly PROFESSOR ROHRER’S SRfBRICA’S LEADING BEAUTY as Ia area. tates Sita dea ems Soe Sharer Po Bey ae Bar cutee EQN ESCORE Dyeing. Bleaching, ‘THEA tenlcn, etc. PR ee Sess ‘sxoiae Bai er meta Neva tat evi ning ay se satnsstwontS x Baers ESr"Kurdoige tee: Ine isles american and = rug aeatiRe Borepeas Se Stolk,” "Patroolred Oy Ripe babi end aur haan teafaunequalisee penta Facges Srnaretoce cor Pratt Tie eopenioriere for eran Sy Pe ee eer rei fish Roeper a mane Cuapel A. Bs Zion, Chey ere ‘well. attended last “Suntlty.” : The? Rew JE Morrow: filled the palplt(a}; both services, which were well ' atlended. Communion was served: in the evening ye paster,. The soccnd annus fait be se, by the Daneiiete ‘of Zim Dec. 17-20, Mra. Wallle King whoveer been on the sick list is: able to Bevout again, Mra. Ingrat ea ey ree go operation in St. 3" aus tome and getting slong nicely. Suan eT ERS, Feng ana Type Fate tom Se Oe FR Sick alt re, Naivoatle, Phang Grenkord 13o—-aovsectt PERTH AMBOY, NB 33 ‘Pasta. Ampox,” N.. J.—Mr. Mra Alex :Wilton were the. guests of their’ son and daughteriadaw, Mr. and Dita jorace Wilson, at Thanksgiving ner. The Phelitha Club met_at the: home of Miss‘Irene Lawrence, Tuesday - evening. The D. R. C. Social Club ntet’ at the home of Mrs. Lindsay, Monday evening. ne ect Bigaet "Cianee Sang t st “Ch The pastor, the Rev. Ross preached short sermon, and a visiting minister, the Rev. Pennel, made a few remarks, after which communion .was_served.- Miss Frances Hawkins and Mrs, Jane Lies, tinned ee Rippedcacse eee Mrs. ©. Eaton ‘entertained Nara. Albert Stevenson and Mrs. Robert Phaipey of Cranford at dinner Thanksgiving, Day. RIDGEWOOD. N. T. Rivcgwooo, N. J.-Men's Day will be held Sunday, Dec 15; at the Me Bethel Raptist Church, the’ Rev. A. J._ Habe Dara asian The Rew WH. Batch ‘clor, preached morning and evening at the’ E Zion ‘Church os ae tion. “The funeral SORE Herpdon, ‘eho died trom pees. ‘monia, Friday, was. held Sunday, eve- ‘ning, at the AM. E. Zion Church. A’ quiet wedding tok place Sunday afternoon at’ 3 o'clock, at the residence of Mrvand Mrs. Arthur Hamilton, 4 Fiamitton avenve, at wibch time thelr daughter, Rebeces, was married to Pvt Samuel Thomas, satoned at Came Up- ton. A sale of fancy articles will Be held oh Thursday, Dee. 19, at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs Charles Mak long forthe tenet of the Busy Bees Club of the A. b.. E. Zion Chore, The fire ts Paes tended the W. H. and FL Missionary Convention in Newark, last weak.” The Rev. Batchelor preached the annual oer mon. Sunday, Dee. 18, will be quar terly meeting day. In the afternoon & platform aieetine’ will be held. Waite, ind colored speakers will discuss the Subject of “Public: Worship” ny Baton sd Trevlng De Bremen tae yrs , Sets tes Pee 5 TESRP EE Grown oa 3 Eros "onatets Saleen te a SET eneANe 0 COT. 8 ben EDU RNRTOE, L: oy ss COPAIR, os S s 4, SANTA Ng ! py. “Stes IN BAYS A -— A a a i Ea CN RET BET Re era aere ry ce turer se ARCO Trae , eae Beer a eC Ne eam enue ee eee ee eee ease EE ES isis oN pe Bae EOE NPE LOZ Es aN Pa SR ge eg Seats SNAY at set ; pecireaa TBR VAT Re: a es Sg! ye Beh ie Vi an ; HK BE AE Py bo} - J AVLLY: sy 3b 2 13 : ») eg et Y es aN SSSA MANHATTAN Yo. GA. RODE IN THE MAYOR'S CAR. . in use catty In January, FLEET STREET cHURCH, toy . . t ‘The address of Assemblyman Williams} In Maydr Hylan's auto, George Rob-| ee ‘Ve servic wal be held “at the] Dr. P. AL Wallace, whe has bee LMABHATTAN AND BRONX | | 3 ate et guerre Wan, I ater ane ve Gere BT Gout way Wi cYeriae ee mg MUN te] Dosa gion pee —asMike Reve Mn Qedan is the of Mrs, B, Ladeaster, 267 Wet 13h scodv: Morgan, Taylor, 196, West 13Sth ied, seat with & serious accident last Myre. LW. Allen, 24 West 6tth streat, ix Confined to her bome with ‘the griepe. \. Mr. ahd Mra HL. Anderson, 2400 “Seqenth avenue, bad their baby boy christened at 6 p.m. last Sunday. ‘Mrs, Anita H. Lopez has been ap- “polated gir soci ‘at, the ‘Orphan Tastes nat West B6lst street. 5 ‘The members’ reception at Salem “Qhurch was largely attended last Mon- day night. The plan of the new church ‘was gone ‘ever and the rally for 1919 planed. Madame J. B. Volle of France will tell. the staty of the war, a8 she saw ‘Salem Lyceum Thursday night, 12" Madame Blackstone will sing. The public ia invited Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4 a. the You Woneate), Chica Rupcaton “a poeent Miss Grace Campbell, foun aad superintendent of the Bmopire Friswdiy Shelter for Friendless Girls, sitwated at 116 West 133ed strect, Mew beta and friends are urged to turn out in a body and lend aber hand in gifts of monzy or articles for thi Blectinn of officers de bald at St eit rates ‘Brusday evgibe of ths week 838 t J a deg, coming, Sunday: after Sngon at 4 Glock the Sliver Spray Cir cle, under the direction of their presi- gest, Mra, Deisy Ciscoe, wil, forms ‘the. program, The, Christmas exercise: Dee 22 will be in charge of Mrs. Sadie Chase end the last program for the FEE TH he B shares, of Ms. Lt yr of the Lyceum’s lady ushers. ‘The : most interesting entertainment eee ‘the Christmas holiday fes vit ‘Sill be the whist party and dunes 2 te gives Tusday treme. De sary, to be given evening. Fre ea Cains Bea stres an Gal ekdge, The, games, will played. from 8:30 to 11:30, and daticing EA-yitee eve dott ia gold fort : or Be relemans prive aad Dre De] Elaage hap given a bo 9 handrcrehiet ce. pene Ars, Lelia Walke Secetes ant ‘Mrs. Bert A. William have given elegant prizes “Tor th ladies, . Great jaterest yas aroused among i * shose who-attended the opening. of th fth annual fair S ‘wesda: Scevmaing at Mother Zion Chutch. Be ides the rendering of a fine “concer * ‘under the direction of Prof. H. Law reice Freeman, the awarding of th prize to the three best decorated booth ...aroused a lively interest. Class No. 2 Mortog G. Figaing, leader, carried of the hqnors, with No. 9, Chas. H Brent Rader, and Class No. 6 J. W ader, following. Mesdames E JA Jo e RE Voting, EP. Rot ‘jerts) B.S Grant and Mme. Esteli ‘Cyere the judges. All the booths wer “DRE pres ‘and the judges, as com Haye ders Stes a ty in 2 ir lectiows: All the critics declared tha they nevey saw a better artistic effec gusta hig concerts so ee hav deen above the average in quality an fhe attendance has been most gratiy * ing, ‘The fair will continue until bo gh eden gt ~ ig Raga ceremony 5s MINICTERIAL BODIES COMBINED, For over twenty years, the Baptist ministers of New York and vicinity have been meeting every Monday after ‘noon in Mount Olivet Baptist Church ‘West S3pd street, while at. the same hour (2' p.m.) the members of the Inlerdengmipationl Preachers Meet fest Be Masks Church, Weat Sir t. At a recent meeting of the In- terdenominational Preachers, a commit- tee compared of the Reve Wa Hl Bfooks, W. S. Holder, R. M. Bolden, FLA. Cullen and F. J Handy. was se lected to co-operate with the Baptists, whose eomsraliee, Wr. Pe 5) * Ghayton Powell, W. 'P. * James, C Ellison and &, W. South, The Tesult of this special meeting gave lie to a union between the two, bodies which for years lived unto themselves. ‘According to the cougtitution, “the two conferences are to meet in union, Eee a 9 8 is es. Es alternates % ni lowever, docs not climinate ir meetin; f the two bodi ‘eacepe that on the fourth Monday they are merged into one and the great knion, meting takes glace. When the new Y. M. A. building shall have been completed, the union will be held there ‘The Peay. was addressed recent by the Rey, Chas & Morris. His sub- Jat yas The Second Coming. of Cart The ‘next meeting will be held JO PL.ESENTS FREES GIRLS VRE rt RR ECORI? BBR rs re ns ers See SB trary raed areata Serene Be Rabe, A BE nti dt Ree at pS a eee OOF: MOCO in Mt Olivet the Mone Boh coh A ee we Vat se 8 Hayes, pastor of Mt Olivet “Baptist Church; seerstart the Rev, W. S. Holder, pastor=of-the Harlem Congre- ational Church, BAPTISTS ENTER NEW CHURCH. The conaregation of the Metropolitan Baptist Church with the Rev. W. W. day of leis, The eahars peer ay of rejorang. Nofbcers and fiends. of the church. -wotshipped for the first. time in their new $85,000 church in a lgcality where four years ago the prejudice was so great that col- ored people didn’t feel safe to tarry in that neighborbood, At 1 a. m, the Rev. W. W. Brown preacied. At me fan the Revs J.C Boddy prembed the anniversary sermon from Ps. xy, 1. In the evening the crowd was $0 dense thal fo ergs were ging ®t he seine Gime. The Rev. Chas We Brown Used the auditorium ‘while the Rey. W. W. Brown preached in the lecture room; both places were filled to overflowing. he Suarge Baad Bel the rst se vice, wl fe Henter with = school follows. A story of the. boy- hood of Jesus wes told by the Assistant Stperintendent and a short ‘history o| the Sunday School was told by Trustee RL Hil. ‘The president of the B. Y. P. U., with a large dudience, had a” musical program, which was very helpful and ‘Phe collection was $7988, ST. JAMES PRESBYTERIAN. At St, James last Sunday Dr. Hyder preached at both services. The subject in the morning was “The Doctrine of Reconciliation ‘The session met at the close of the strvice and received one member into the church oa profession of faith, Warren Odems, the infant som of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Odems, was bap- tired at the morning service. Dr. Rod? gers of Drew Theological Seminary will lecture Wednesday evening on the Old Testament and Bart The public is invited. Mme. Volle who has just re turned from the French battlefront will lecture on Friday night, admission free. The church is making large preparations for Christmas dinner ‘to. the needy families of the neighborhood. ‘The sub- ject next Sunday morning will be “Sis- cra and His Fight Against the Stars” MOTHER ZI0N CHURCH. Medina Temaple No. 19 with Naja Court No, 11, Daughters of Isis, as their quests, worshipped at Mother Zion Church last Sunday night, and listened to an clo- quent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Brown. Jn ull dress and presenting a. striking appearance, and the Daughters in white, they made a_ splendid showing to an admiring audience, of immense propor. tions. Dr. CC. Alleyne, editor of the A.M. E Zion Church Quarterly, deliv ered a fine sermon at the conmpnion servige. Dr. Byown preached an able Steg wee army aed aod wag largely attended, and the Varick Christan Endeavor Society hel a ively meeting at 6:30. Dr. Brown will preach next Sunday morning and evening, ‘ : ——— SALEM M. E. CHURCH, ee es, aes. es Soy. ONNON, preached at both services last Sunday” His subject in the morning was “Think fon me, when it shall be well with Thee" at night “Hear_ye Him.” Several joined the, church. The Sunday School and Men's Bible Class were well attended ‘The 6th annual men's meeting under the auspices of the Men's Bible Clas, was held. Ex-Congressman ' Geo, W. Murray delivered the address ‘on. “The Power of Impression.” President Geo, W. Allen presided. “The address was forceful and instructive. The solos by A.D. Guerrant and H.C. Williams de- lighted “the great audience, A large nuraber of men were present from other churches, The largest number was from Walker Memorial Baptist Church, Madame J. B Volle.« French woman just from ice, will tell the story of the war a: she saw it jn France at the Lyceum on Thursday’ night, Dee, 12. Madame Blackstone will sing, The publis is invited to be present. 8T. MARK’S M. E. CHURCH. On Sunday, Doc. 8 doth the morn- Ing and evening servicce were attended by large constegations. Dr, W. H. Brooks preached at the morning sory- too from Matt xvil, 24-27; theme, “The Wise Bullder." In the ovining’ the holy sacfament wan administered by Dr. Brooks, assisted by tho Rev, Gll- bert Wilson. Five hundred and forty- five communicants partook of tho sac- rament. Nino probationers received the right hand of fellowship and were admitted Into full membership, During the ay savon porsons Joined, tho chureb. At both tho services tho cholr wantneed ecubiint aniiia:® WASHINGTON MEMORIAL,” ‘Tho frat rally of tho $600 drive Is auill bringing In contributions for the bullding fund. Bach Sunday, nigbt since; the rally there have been accea- along to the work. ‘Two parlor aocials & given leat Week with splendid re- = A now Gragn bes been Installed tm Gr mission, and the cholr 1s, being THe moe Me. BeOet ont by Bs aera ‘mtalatema of tae oa at th Brand, New Ter MAYEAN: ite daeedile test SweeiG occa S MANHATTAN Y. MG. A. ‘The address of Wittags Amos last Seley Fs tke “Big Meee fag, on oThe Chsnlcation of the Race in’Amerka™ was one of the best talla on the achievements of the Ne that Be Seo Sn ee 3 man EA Jolnson. ‘The Taam ect by E. A. Johnson and Miss Delancy Mae inn Sa Mise Delaney sere Stan pre On next Sunday, James L. Jamison, former Secretary of the Bragch and tere a stodeat nthe, Thoologeal, De partment of Lincoln University, will be the speaker, “Mr Jarslson wil take 33 fe aoe awn.” wil charge of Henry Cr Parker, MANHATTAN Y. W. C. A. Atiss Rath Fisher, resident director of the Y. W. C. A,'War Service, was the speaker at the Woman's big meet- ing, Sunday, Dec 0. Miss, Fisher talked’ on “{Gpod Fellowers Mrs Ethel Riley Clark delighted the audi- ence, with & cong, ‘Miss Beatrice Walker, former house secretary of this branch, now Girls’ Wort Soanek Gaara, Sch 8 ai let a of the Assocation thls week. Miss Bhoctie Felts of Camp, Upton and her sister, Misa Albertina Felts, a trained nurse of Boston, were also guests at the Association. ‘At the meeting of the Committee of Management Friday, 65 new. members were received into the Association and there were 10 renewals. The member ghip is larger mow than it bas ever been before. ° ‘During the week the employment de- partment has_ received 89 applications and of these SB were filed successfully. MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT. ‘The ladles of the Soldiers and Sall- ore Recrogtion,Glub UAGK the many food wishes “ana frienda for thele Fearty support in making the ance at he 1th Armory, Nov. 3%, a financial puccess. The aifitetle Club of the Reg mont up to dato Nave received 381.6; the Mayors Gommittcs of Women. #80 for the Canteon, $12 for the Soldlera fina Sallors Club to add to the come forte of the boys to Uniform, From Kuptumber to December the club as fed anid slept more than 3,600 aaldtern ya alors: Arbo BY. P. U. at Union Baptist Church, the Rev. G. H. Simms, pastor, fecelved members ot the tevil and pupils from the #chool on. thelr. pro- Fru Sunday, Dee Ie Quite & nom fer of friends’ ana aubvcribers were ‘made for the school. mi ‘Dee, TT wilt musk the season's open tag of tho Tusoday Night Dance AR frombly., The. Coleridge: Taylor, Choral Society will moot every Woanceday at S50. ASeocinte, eneenbors and tiepda fro cordially tnvited to attend tho pub- Me convert, Hehearssts of the Danio, Mandolin Guitar Orchestia every Sune dug: attersoon fers «te 830, The Ghitgren'e ‘Clase To under tho ‘capable supervision. of Miss, Beatrice Moore, hoy are tausnt elocutlon, deportment aed singing. Paronta are requested Some ‘and watch: the, tie ones’ be- (ean (ho ages of 4 to 12 endoy these pelvee avery Saturday from 1 t0 2 REV= GEO. HINTON ORDAINED: SARE Ay Ses SES Pe wre ning a large nuraber of people assembled in the Leverich Memorial Church tc witness the ordination of the Rev. George Warren Hinton, into the Chris tion ministry, by a committee of visit ign ministers from different churches in Long Island and elsewhere. At seven o'clock they met in the church and carefully examined the Rev. Hinton as to his fimexs for the winjsty. The ministera were satisfied with their find- ings, and at cight o'clock proceeded to the ‘auditorium of the church. There was a short song service, after which thg ordination, services were. begun, pate Beg © Smith of Colas int and read_ the scripture The Ror, Carin af Corona pestis questioned ‘the candidate, The Rev. Joseph Hakes of New York charged ihe aspirant as to his, duties and. the Rev. Mayo of Blmburst charged the peo. pie The ministere thea, assembles around the altar and had the candidate keel, cach acing his hand upon i head ‘while the Rev. Accooe of Brook- lyn, offered the ordination prayer, ‘The minutes of this service will be filed al the County Clerk's office of Queens, and a certificate will de issued. “The Rey. Hinton was not ordained into any denomination, but only as an interdenominational minister. He is pas- tor "of the Corona Congregational Church, haying come to said church from the First Emmanuel Church, of which the Rev. R. M. Bolden is pastor. His ministry in Corona has counted for a great deal: He took charge of the work in August, 1917, -and has built up the membership. very successfully. Financially the church has grown from practically nothing in cash to the amount of one thousand dollars, He is hoping to build a church in Corona ‘dur- ing the next two years on the property already secured for that purpose. The people are working zealously for this rae Camp Mille Sunday School. Car Muss, L. L—The soldiers a the ‘camp here have a Sunday. Schoo conducted for their benefit, which hel an clection of officers on Sunday, Dec. ir it resulted in the choice of the fol lowing: Superintendent, Corp, William A, Johnson; assistant ‘superintendent, ‘Thomas. H. Williams; treasurer; Ae’ chagle Samuel D. Summerwell; secce tary, Pvt. James F. Spencers teachers, Sergt. “Adel Sheron Pvt. Beojaola Grutcher and ‘Theodore Masienbers: chorion Core. An P ofan: fat, Bogler ii . fm: tora ian, Serge. J ¥ le. More than 800 sellers wineted the election, we wwas-preceded by & letion’on tbe’ caree BE: Totegh.: 0). ee Wyse Biotehass In Mayér Hylen's ante, Geotec Rot Maysr Hylan's auto, George Rob- inc, wutber st the Palece Gar agt, G1 Lexington avenss, Brook rode to the Ralph Avenue Police Sta: tien last Monday night to make a charge ampinst_ two white soldiecsy Privates ote Noland. and Joba “Marty, of ‘Mills. _Robinson says the soldiers beat him after he had refused them money. ‘The Mayor's chauffeur drove into the garage jast after Robinson's mix-up with the soldiers and volunteered to drive Robinson to the police station. The soldiers were tured over to the Provost Guard. SHEESEMAN MADE A LIEU- wh) TENANT. District Attorney, Swann was reporied this, week as_saying that he bad heard from John Cheeseman, a stenographer in the homicide bureau, who jointed the 15ch Tofantey as a private, Cheeseman bas been promoted to a lieutenant, ac- cording to news received, and decorated for bravery to action. ‘Mr, Swann said that his old job or a better one awaits bim Wo MORE SOLDIERS Com- ‘cinerea The Mowing eolored seldiers have been added to thé growing number of those wo bave,.won honorable @is- tinction for tervikm shown’ in action: Priv. First Class Thomas H. Davia Banttary Detachment 368th Infantry, for extraordinary herotsm in action at Binarvile on Sept 20. Private Davis with an officer and another soldier voluntarily left shelter and crossed an open apace Mfty yarda wide ewopt by shell and-maching gun fire to reacuo a wounded soldier, whom they carried to a place of safety. Home address, Mr Francls Davia, mother, 49 West Lin- cola street, Hampton, Va Priv. First Class Edward 1. itandy, Company B, 368th Infakiry, for ex- traordinary heroism tn action at Binar- ville on Sopt. 99, Private Handy with an officer and’ another poldier volun- tartly lett shelter and crossed an open space ftty yards wide swept by ahel and machine gua fro to rescue 8 Wounded soldier, whom they carried to ‘© place of aafety. Home address, Mrs. Rosena Gibson, sister, 2627% Virginia avenue, Wasblagton, D.C. SXAMINER THOMAS -VISiTS VOORHEES. Denmank, S. C—Principal Jesse O. Thomas of Voorhees, and examiner-in- charge of the U. S. Employment Sery: ice at New York, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs, Thomas, who is a member af the Voorhees faculty. Mfrs, Thomas Planned a surprise reception for. Prin- cipal Thomas in the Domestic Science Department of the Girls! Trades Build ing, to which all of the teachers.and In- stitite families were invited. The eve- ning was spent in playing games and other social stunts. Alter the serving ‘of chicken salad and hot *chocolate Clarence M. Palmer, business agent and bookkeeper, called on Principal. Thomas 16 tell something zbout the workings of the U, S. Employment Service, ‘The teachers showed keen appreciation of the graphic account given by Principal Thomas of the work that he has beet doing for the government. The Prin- cipal’ appearance in the students’ Din ing Hall was a. signal, for an outburs of applause. The entire student body Jed hy Lieutenant Eigner, cheered th timely remarks made to them by Prin cipal Thomas, = Wadlinn ah Vockare: Yonxses, N. ¥-—A pretty wedding towk place on Wednesday evening, Nov. 22, in the Messiah Baptist parsonage, 19° Wood place, when Miss Josephine Pegram of Richmond, Va., became the bride of Sterling Lambert of Yonkers. The ceremony was performed, by the Rev. S. W. Smith, pastor of the Mes- BEX Bator Chere theta ae gowned in white georgette and carried white roses. Her veil was held in plagy ies ee eae te of New York, niece of the groom, was matron of honor. She wore a gown of Seauneses Reorgetto and carried pink chrysanthumums. William — Lambert, See ae ca ae ba ae A reception was held at the beautiful ‘home of the groom, 366 Warburton ave- nue. Many handsome and useful pres- ‘ents were received. eS Beauty Cream stmt het ee Sie Sth (a Dooce uh, oy cor: RAN TO Bestia What peice ke Oo reas, ea Tiihuen NCS nee a 1 eee AGENTS--%.¢@ A DAY eos Reeciesa ss need _Str oe mene ret iioteeee lone Geatthoe keeps it ailky, Rustrovs, wht: sone wie: Coe Seeiear eat satiusyee Tex ieshstatig St Shlnteisss ged Shetae. an siete faeries fe ata my Siac el ge ear Se pares Wnreae tee Boat. pecparations, * sagen ter. oe Sree ees ee TeSiawteaing | ad Seen Rs Sra ea ae reat Se? , ieee & UE PE! pea tpecerations: Saga tena Nat >BeA Specialist . nebgsrentee eta teem ete ais hg ie egies a yarns ere es Serene oeeees Ones terest em COMPANT, 7... Gt BCAMERARET OOUPANT BROOKLYN Mr. and Mra. Coleman Ford, 1281 Atlantic avenue, are the happy parents of a baby girl... Mother and daughter are doing well. Miss Ruth E. Moses of Salem, Mass, and Washington, D. Gis visiting rein tives in. Brooklyy While waiting to be called to teach nthe public schools of Washington, She is at 65 Sumpter street EM, Wilson, Mrs. E. F. Horne and Miss Frances Chase were guests at a dinner, given by ALC Bedford to. the United War Workers at the Hotel Bossert on Tuesday, Nov. 26, when final reports of the drive were made, SAtrs, Joseph Smothers, wife of the FR¥eral “meat. inspector, has returned from a pleasant visit to her former home at Atchison, Kas., where she was formerly a public school teacher for many years, Mrs. Smothers also visited several other cities in the Middle West and reports our people as “up and do- ing” in church; educational and busi- ness affairs. ‘The League's Forum of Brooklyn held its regular weedy wecing ‘on Sun- day, Dec. & James Winston spoke on “Nodera Drama” Miss E. Graves, in ee ee pe jesse Duryea, 's plang solo, Age War March fee Priests,” and the Sigma Trio, who rendered three instrumental numbers, Next Sun- aay the first of a series of lectures will be gives on “The History of the Nageoe i . Samuel A. Gibbs, 65 Sumpter. street, has been reappointed district deputy sand, ,Shancellor ‘of the order of cighy of Pythias, NA. S.A. E. A, AS-and A. Mr. Gibbs will super- vise Excelsior Lodge No. 22, Brooklyn, and Friendship Lodge No. 29, Flushing. Other Brooklynites appointed deputies are: James K, Williams, to Ben Hur Lodge’ No. 23 and McKinley dodge No. 43, dnd John R." Hoyt to Unity Lodge No. 28 * BROOKLYN Y. W. C. A The work on the new building Jfor the Branch at 45 Ashland Place his pro- gressed to the point of getting some ‘of the furnishings in place this week. ‘There will be accommodations for tran- sients, as well as twenty-one residents, 3 cafeteria, gymnasium and social rooms. Te is hoped that one building may be —— | CORPORAL WEBSTER , DIES ABROAD, > It ia with sincere regreat and deep~ ont norrow, which a host of friends and acquaintances will share, that we an- ounce tho death of Corp. Pearl F. Webster, botter known as “Specks” in civilian ilfe, who dled of lobar pneu- monia on November 16, Io wis over- seas at the timo, whore bo had been since September with tho 807th Plo- reer Infantry: ‘Tho telegram from Ads. Gen. Harris announcing her husband's death was Fecelved by ble wife, Mra Allee Bf Webster, at her. home, 107 West 14lat Jatrect, “Mr, Webster was known a9 ‘one of tho greatest catchers and out- elders ta tho bemeball world and was altgohed to tho Red Cape Baseball team as gatohor, His fun and ready wit wore the constant delight of every fan, and his doath will be a great shook to acorea of his adratrere and friends. Asa busband and son he was Greatly loved, and we extend to his bereaved wife and farnlly our -nearts oepest sympathy. To Specks, , By you the Inst ame has boen played, “The lat good-bye deen aald; And we, whom you have lett behing, Now mourn our blessed dead. — Your laughter and your words of obeer ‘Warmed many, hoarts each day, And wo who knew and loved you best ‘Wall grleve for you alway. ‘You cannot, will not, bo forgot, ‘You lett io much ‘vehina Of tondernens to ever drive Your form from heart and mind, You served your country ao you served ‘Your irlends, both Urave and true: And now we Hend across God's space ‘Our love and {oars to you. BDNA PBRRY BOOTH. Ta ME Ta fond and loving momory of my dear AuntCarto, Manon, "who: departed th ito Sebo 3. Bie en _ ur aunt whom We love tn fone: “A voice we loved te atlled. A‘binco fe vacant tn our home, _ A Which'Rever ean be ‘Aud Lovingly, niece, ENA River, BiED. ANDERSON—Thos. Oltmore, son’ of nuadle Gilmore, led. December 3°nt “4 tim. "Funeral services Thureday, Decem= ber'ia, att o'olgck, trom Joseph Senger’s fonoral parlors, 206 West 30th street, New Yorke” Phe dacanned ‘waa 20 yearn old. He ieavea a mother fathon, three Uncien and pine aunt’ to. mourn. thalt Tom. Ho. mine fils home with hie uncle, Wesley: Anderson sna he Grandmother,’ Mre Mary dane "A wood gon loved by all who knew him. May‘be-reat In’ poncol OBITUARY. 5 GeorgeW. Daptint, heoved father, of Edward's. Baptint, déparied unis life Now Hiab. in Hehevue Honplial et 68 p.m igo Sh." iio way born in Virginie ta 188% Rent to Siuz city, town. from Washing: Ione De Guin: tho fear 120. He romeeled Martha “Wooden. “daughter of Cardline Wooden of Hichmond. Vn. in 1872. Aeon wan born (o.thom Maret #1813,” In) 18tB T daughter wan Born to therm. who died In Taso "hrartnn Wosden Daptiat died. Sons tomaber 29, 188%, He married Like Boyd of Bovdton, Va, March 188s. He sioved to: Newark, No J from Sioux CW in’ Yee Thwon be: moved te Naw York Tk the ea age, bao haa al le dcouhe Te dsa Oa ta ith, pe had been fn thaeevion of the rite Oeten, Coe. aqpee of. tam Tg Paste Sue mem % ES: siee may Gta ‘cond Store wily He aloo leave Sit, ire Caneten dulew aed: ane Sautntee to mourn hia lowe. nat Rigetaut eocetipe, tr gis Neeser end /qieerent, aocietige, ter Sher denne fn ase early tn January, id , Yesper,vervcs, wil Ge eld “atthe Brinch ‘Dec 15 at 4:30 p.m. The speaker will ba the Rev. G. F. Miller of St. Angust > E, Church. On Dec. § the Rev. WF Casi from Savan- nih gave an interesting and practical tale UNION BETHEL CHURCH, Seevices at Bethel were wall attended last Bunday, At the mroratns service Preatding Eldee C. P. Cole preached on “My Individual Responsibility to Duty.” At’ the ‘ovaring eorvice the pastor Presiohed on “A Porplexing Problens.” In which he dlgcassed the probless of saving men religiously, industriously xd politically. “Two perwons united with “the -churgh. ” Collectione were $51.26, ‘The Allan League held an ta- teresting sceston at 4p. m, and a splendid program was + rendered. ‘Fhrough the astivity @f Mra. Hannah Townsend an tndlvifual communion service bas beon secured. It will be @edicated and uned the fourth St way. Tho third quarterly conferenos was held Monday night. ‘The reporta showed that over £1,S22 had been col- lected. ‘The mortgage rally hay almost Feached the figure which will enable tho trustees to make the cancelling payment. : = Nurses’ Comfort Shoes ~ i Sisters” Shoes 4 some eee = aS ase seers Leake $2.50 and up. OT Ont Clean Promot Atienion ‘our omy stout THE PACKARD SHOE SHOP #35 Dek Are neer 200h St. N.Y. Coy Ses amnane gone Seen ent en a pee Seti Bee ee mere y tere RELIGIOUS NOTICES. “THe _ METROPOLITAN BAPTTS? citlficn, Er Wy, tea Berea ie Rar reaghing 1 Ay Me” 228. frostings, Friday evenings: atta Sse ‘Communion Servien, aie ‘gunday SSPmowth aT otioce. Se esos SEiuae ret Monday evening ts cose Beau ~ABTOSHVIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 1 Shed banday Sxrvloeti as mo and 8 ek BPN Stcuslon very aint oun Saris Ie Sued Sobek Um pit kick Peat Pe oa baa fmteal ane Seiler Set he ee Eek wer cee See DD. pester: residence, 237 gut; OLIVET, BAPTIST 183 - eh Wegr Ga ean Eetgeen, Pe Bn To Ear Fhachlty Serviow oney Bundey ah pe sedge bo, Sonar at 2.30 p.m saree B.Y. P. 0. meets srery Sunday at G40 pm. BY. BU, EiEaS anaes avers Wednesday, Rue ie Weekly Pager Seelad Buddy Grohe se’, past Gurls Ata SS, “Second Satay. srentag ts ere Ra drm nal aes Bese welooame’ elebtoan “Golutabes Re wees ae Erg ber es has Riwoee 118 Waa Wrist FretSite, Mt ean end 7243 pe oe Eitge wal” Gone Sgr tend Sie S Seey So ge te + pe Goo tare Vee & dene fh Treo tawny eran, "Page nowy Ee fra Sed Ward’ Tawi erase! Brotherhood He 179 W. 136th St. Junior Bodecyer -eveey “Friday afteroooe 4 Beem BAD oft dean'as Gaece, fe he RCE est “Se Eee ka “RUSH MEMORIAL AM. © ZION fate Rae Nah crate BB gator Vieldence, af Went telat BU RS Aan ar aes te Ree ee Ce ee Sordially welcome. = @ METHODIAT BRIGG. ya: cAGMCRS utd Berets near Hua iniee Co reatshe wiles BU biota BD nadoace ste weet oad Biel” Brecthing, Ge ae and TO pe Eiger dontiuet wety,wrastee at 235 Ee Sinkey motu tte Saas, Bunsey TH Rom ugeneo danday gtd Fok monenr erie at ea Coa demige Lange Fring, al a"p, Chane aad etaang at cree a Te Sensei seocadl Besta ‘a eck mest, eat 1334 surest the RO a fae u a. 1.46 p.m Bun- Sepang PUES eS eee Geis tne eee ote te apd gt) eet freee ans Say Se Enea ae apes ee a er ee See ee ee Rae ora ERO Bictt Tretia BeBe Loreen a Sa tits, “SOBA LB Se Boys’ Athiclo ‘Apsociation.” Baptisra and peiatile cc etary epea Gialtcre ahd! atrengere are Sige (oat BERN Sian date Se Bite scee i AD enthustastio wermoa By the Lar a ay A egal get oats Eee SSeS Soeen'e Riek. i geen pene See ee E eae Revetay 8 Ms Leaky sek Rodale. FLEET STREET GHURCH. - aco Ba raat pho has bec ab fromthe city’ for. three weeks siti several conferences fn AMOS the pulgjt of Fleet Street Memorial A. ‘2M. E, Zion Cherch, at both morning and Sowerld’ scares ws Whee Soca ‘sermons tions. The church bas been com Tevorated, Anew ten of tere Tights installed, and Foe 8 ey beautiful appearance. Large canerege: tions attended all the services, Six per: sons united with the church, ant’ an offering amounting to $300.03 was taken, ‘The holy communion will be adaunie tered next Sunday at 3 o'clock. Bishop eS pea val at it am Dr. Walla will preach at the afternoon and eve. ning services, + BRIDGE STREET CHURCH. *_ On “Sunday morning the Rev. W. Spencer Carpenter preached to a lage congregation from the subject, the Tea Plagues of Bgypt. His delivery showed ‘that he had entirely recovered from bis ecent iness, “Ta, the afternoon the fev. I, S. A. Cooper ol preach: ed the communion eaten tee whick the sacrament was administered to SM in the evening Were the quests of the heres and Be pastor spititualized an antomobile in a Zermon to them, Thirteen : united with the church and oS collected. lext morming well preach on Tribe ‘Lost Te Biccer of Siwer™ Ta. the evening the ‘Order of Eastern Star will be the sweet ‘of the charch, a ‘DR. CHAS. H. ROBERTS. DR. BEN]. T. WITHERS WiRsOx AvENUR DEN iy WALrER pate ‘483 RANCOCK ST. BROT eo case ©: = You are invitao}f: To CALL on ‘I DR. BRYAN} ss nase irom at. f Nene ele and tating sure Ornce cal SS PEE eet as, SE oe Seay NEN BL BE onvan ewe i DISEASES quen an Pies ISTULA, ac, ee a og Ruse seater, & Sone! 2s * MEN ONLY OLD DR. ERYAN, grewitet fr Men Ee BRYAN Somat Se santa ttt a tae ae SUPT te New Leortad et CevEneTry AVENUE, comet A teteetaRY Prep a Sree eS wie ere ,sumeream goes aS Skea tet iace eens MS era eee oe mF Sat Cor Your Seenniet 1F U DONT C 4 TT a THE EYESIGHT SPECIALIST RELIABLE AND REASONAME \MVES EXAMINED FRE! 6S1 LENOX AVE. porrosirs: BOSPITALS te UNDERTAKERS ‘aesnan & WESLEY LANE UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER Sanaa, ‘U2 WEST F338 ST, EAR LEME ANE ERLER FRE eat” Le H. ADOLPH HOWELL PHON® 9239 AUDUBON 207 W. 136th St, New Vork kortree 2 wats Gren uo ATTENDANT, Ceicaes To mR cue chs TOU | NOTARY PUBLIC W. DAVID BROWN teem nave ticasans UNDERTAKER & EMBALMER MAN rasan AnpouArsl 14@ Wea Fifty Third Street oon oe sot bie Avewnea ‘UaRee BREEN T LET: AT BENSON ATER |; SANs PARLO® AND CHEAPER 2313 Seventh Avenve